Episode 2938
From Countdown
Episode 2938 was broadcast on 31 January 2001, as part of Series 44.
Ian Mullen played Gill Hales, with Gill Hales winning 49 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alison Comyn, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Mullen | Score | Gill Hales | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNMEUASRI | SEAMS | 0 – 7 | REMAINS | ANEURISMS | 18 |
| 2 | TYDEOGFIW | FIDGETY | 7 – 7 | WIDE | 25 | |
| 3 | NLAEGBVIA | BANGLE | 7 – 14 | LEAVING | NAVIGABLE | 43 |
| 4 | 50 8 8 7 4 9 → 606 | 606
(8 + 4) × 50 + 7 − (9 − 8) |
17 – 24 | 606
(8 + 4) × 50 + 7 − (9 − 8) |
|
53 |
| 5 | RESUFTOLD | FROSTED | 24 – 31 | FLUSTER | DEFROST*, DETOURS*, DOUREST*, FLORETS*, FLOURED*, FLOUTED, FOLDERS*, FOULEST*, LOUDEST*, LUSTRED*, OLDSTER*, OURSELF*, RESTFUL*, RODLETS*, ROUSTED*, RUSTLED*, STRUDEL*, TOUSLED* | 60 |
| 6 | NPCGIEAHT | CHEATING | 32 – 39 | TEACHING | NIGHTCAP*, PATCHING*, PEACHING* | 68 |
| 7 | RSZEOLALT | TALLER | 38 – 39 | razors ☓ | ROSELLA*, STELLAR*, ZEALOTS | 75 |
| 8 | 25 4 4 9 10 7 → 570 | 569
(7 × 9 − 4) × 10 − 25 + 4 |
45 – 39 | 580 |
CV: 570 = (4 × 7 + 25 + 4) × 10 |
85 |
| 9 | CIGNETCAP | 45 – 49 | ACCEPTING
(4.75 seconds) |
95 |
