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Episode 2908
From Countdown
Episode 2908 was broadcast on 20 December 2000, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 43.
John Harrison played Matthew Turner, with Matthew Turner winning 55 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Harrison | Score | Matthew Turner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNTSAOLED | TOASTED | 7 – 7 | SLANTED | TOADLETS* | 8 |
| 2 | RZLTAEICL | RETAIL | 13 – 13 | CALLER | ARTICLE, LITERAL, RECITAL, TALLIER* | 15 |
| 3 | FSRNUEOLB | FLOURS | 19 – 19 | FLOURS | FLEURONS* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 8 7 7 8 5 → 712 | 708
((8 − 5) × 7 + 7) × 25 + 8 |
26 – 26 | 708
(7 × 5 − 7) × 25 + 8 |
CV: 708 = (7 × 5 − 7) × 25 + 8
|
33 |
| 5 | HGDTIEULS | DELIGHTS | 34 – 34 | DELIGHTS | SLIGHTED | 41 |
| 6 | VFRMAEINX | FAMINE | 40 – 40 | REMAIN | FIREMAN, VERMIAN* | 48 |
| 7 | PYGAOANVP | NAPPY | 45 – 45 | AGONY | GAPPY*, GYPPO*, NAPPA*, PAGAN, PANGA*, PAVAN*, PONGA*, PONGY*, VANGA*, YAGNA* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 50 75 100 1 3 → 986 | — | 45 – 45 | — |
CV: 976 Best: 993 = ((50 + 3) × 25 − 1) × 75 ÷ 100 |
58 |
| 9 | EFILMIDOL | 45 – 55 | MOLLIFIED
(6 seconds) |
68 |
