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Episode 2889

From Countdown

Episode 2889 was broadcast on 23 November 2000, as part of Series 43.

Chris Connan played John Barber, with John Barber winning 34 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Chris Connan Score John Barber Others Max.
1 RICTEBNOJ RICE 0 – 6 JOINER INJECTOR 8
2 CSBEAYWIE BASIC 5 – 6 BASE CEIBAS* 14
3 MORUGELTR MORGUE 5 – 13 GOURMET GROUTER 21
4 75 4 3 10 2 7 → 568 568
75 × 7 + 4 × 10 + 3
15 – 13 572


31
5 DPSAITASE despise ☓ 15 – 20 PASTIES ADIPATES*, DIASTASE* 39
6 LIRETPUDG PURGED 15 – 27 PUDGIER DILUTER*, GUILDER*, TRIPLED* 46
7 DSDTOAERM ROASTED 22 – 34 ROASTED DEODARS*, DOTARDS*, MADDERS*, MADDEST*, MAESTRO, RADOMES*, SMARTED*, STARDOM, STORMED*, TORSADE*, TSARDOM* 53
8 50 9 2 7 8 4 → 630 624 ☓ 22 – 34

CV: 630 = (50 + 9 + 4) × (8 + 2)

63
9 HIBSAGINN BANISHING
(12.5 seconds)
32 – 34 73