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Episode 2983
From Countdown
Episode 2983 was broadcast on 4 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
John Rainsden played Jacqui Baker, with John Rainsden winning 52 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lionel Blair, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Rainsden | Score | Jacqui Baker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSGWAIERY | SWEARING | 8 – 8 | SWEARING | WEARYING* | 8 |
| 2 | MTCXUAEKI | MUCK | 8 – 13 | ACUTE | KUMITE*, TACKIE* | 14 |
| 3 | LGCOEADSE | SEALED | 14 – 19 | LODGES | DESCALE, ECLOSED*, SOLACED* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 25 3 3 5 1 → 595 | 595
(75 + 25) × (3 + 3) − 5 |
24 – 19 | 595 ☓ |
|
31 |
| 5 | NLRTIUOPE | ERUPTION | 32 – 19 | PROTEIN | NEUROPIL*, OUTLINER | 39 |
| 6 | VBSAEAPOH | SHOVE | 37 – 24 | SHOVE | BOHEAS* | 45 |
| 7 | RTGNIEORI | RETIRING | 45 – 24 | RIOTING | INTERIOR* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 6 9 8 8 4 → 828 | 824
(8 + 8) × 50 + 6 × 4 |
52 – 24 | — |
CV: 828 = (8 ÷ 4 × 50 − 8) × 9 |
63 |
| 9 | TUNICGRIP | 52 – 34 | PICTURING
(9.75 seconds) |
73 |
