Episode 2988
From Countdown
Episode 2988 was broadcast on 11 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
David Short played Stephen Howe, with David Short winning 56 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bob Champion, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Short | Score | Stephen Howe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGLBAIEST | BESTIAL | 7 – 0 | STABLE | EPIBLAST | 8 |
| 2 | NRDOEAYCK | YONDER | 13 – 6 | DARKEN | CRAYONED | 16 |
| 3 | TSNUIRGEL | RUSTING | 13 – 14 | RUSTLING | RESULTING | 34 |
| 4 | 75 5 3 8 6 1 → 480 | 480
(75 + 5) × 6 |
23 – 24 | 480
(75 + 5) × 6 |
|
44 |
| 5 | XDYGAOISN | DOSING | 29 – 30 | DINGOS | AXIONS*, DANIOS*, DIOXAN*, DOINGS*, DONGAS*, GANOID*, GONADS*, NGAIOS*, SAXONY*, SAYING* | 50 |
| 6 | TRHEPAFOE | FEATHER | 36 – 37 | OPERATE | EPHORATE* | 58 |
| 7 | MSTIAURDE | misrated ☓ | 36 – 44 | MUSTARD | MARDIEST, MURIATES*, READMITS* | 66 |
| 8 | 50 25 4 5 2 1 → 134 | 134
2 × 50 + 25 + 5 + 4 |
46 – 54 | 134
(50 + 25) × 2 − (5 − 1) × 4 |
|
76 |
| 9 | IFANCYPIG | PACIFYING
(18.75 seconds) |
56 – 54 | 86 |
