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Episode 2930
From Countdown
Episode 2930 was broadcast on 19 January 2001, as part of Series 44.
Bill Rennie played Lou Marriott, with Lou Marriott winning 61 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Tania Styles.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bill Rennie | Score | Lou Marriott | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAEHIGNRA | READING | 7 – 7 | HEADING | ADHERING*, DRAINAGE, GARDENIA* | 8 |
| 2 | SNVBEOESR | BONES | 12 – 12 | SOBER | OBSERVES, OBVERSES | 16 |
| 3 | TIAWERTLA | WAITER | 18 – 18 | WAITER | TAILWATER* | 34 |
| 4 | 50 3 2 1 4 9 → 161 | 161
3 × 50 + 9 + 2 |
28 – 28 | 161
3 × 50 + 9 + 2 |
|
44 |
| 5 | TVPDIEUNR | PUNTER | 28 – 35 | UNTRIED | INTRUDE*, PRINTED*, PRUDENT, UNRIVET*, UPTREND*, VENTURI* | 51 |
| 6 | LNAMOIGJE | ALIGN | 33 – 35 | loaming ☓ | GALJOEN*, GEMINAL* | 58 |
| 7 | DSLFOAITS | FLOATS | 39 – 41 | FLOATS | STIFADO* | 65 |
| 8 | 100 8 2 3 4 10 → 754 | 754
8 × 100 − 4 × 10 − 2 × 3 |
49 – 51 | 754
8 × 100 − 4 × 10 − 2 × 3 |
|
75 |
| 9 | DESERTPAT | separated ☓
(8.5 seconds) |
49 – 61 | SPATTERED
(24.75 seconds) |
85 |
