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Episode 2949
From Countdown
Episode 2949 was broadcast on 15 February 2001, as part of Series 44.
Nicola Smith played Stephen Howe, with Stephen Howe winning 38 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Robert Powell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nicola Smith | Score | Stephen Howe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROEXHITSG | EXHORTS | 7 – 7 | EXHORTS | GOITERS*, GOITRES*, GORIEST*, HERIOTS*, HOISTER*, OGREISH*, SHORTIE*, SIGHTER | 7 |
| 2 | YPMNAEURD | UNARMED | 7 – 15 | UNDERPAY | 15 | |
| 3 | LOTIASJEF | lofties ☓ | 7 – 21 | JOSTLE | FOLIATES, JETFOILS* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 4 8 3 1 10 → 938 | 938
(10 + 8 + 1) × 50 − 4 × 3 |
17 – 21 | 938 ☓ |
|
33 |
| 5 | CVRSAUEMI | CURVES | 23 – 27 | SCREAM | CAESIUM*, CURSIVE*, MURICES*, SAUCIER, URAEMIC*, VARICES*, VISCERA | 40 |
| 6 | TONGLECAD | TANGLED | 30 – 34 | TANGLED | CELADON*, CLANGED*, COGNATE*, CONGAED*, CONGEAL*, DECAGON*, GELCOAT*, GLANCED*, GLOATED*, LACTONE*, LOCATED*, TALONED*, TANGELO*, TANGOED* | 47 |
| 7 | LNPIEOZBN | BONE | 34 – 38 | PINE | BENZOIN* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 10 9 3 7 8 → 842 | — | 34 – 38 | — |
CV: 842 = (3 × 9 + 7) × 25 − 8 |
64 |
| 9 | MOONSTARY | monastery ☓
(1 second) |
34 – 38 | ASTRONOMY | 74 |
