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Episode 2991
From Countdown
Episode 2991 was broadcast on 16 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
Wendy Coy played Neil Cycon, with Neil Cycon winning 55 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bob Champion, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wendy Coy | Score | Neil Cycon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RVIASUONG | VARIOUS | 0 – 8 | AROUSING | SAVOURING | 18 |
| 2 | HLTIELAMC | MALLET | 6 – 8 | MATCH | METALLIC | 26 |
| 3 | RIABSECDN | BRAISED | 6 – 16 | CARBINES | ASCRIBED*, BRANDIES, CARBIDES* | 34 |
| 4 | 75 5 7 4 3 6 → 826 | 826
(7 + 4) × 75 + 6 − 5 |
16 – 26 | 826
(7 + 4) × 75 + 6 − 5 |
|
44 |
| 5 | TWMOUATJE | MOAT | 16 – 31 | MATTE | MUTATE | 50 |
| 6 | FIALPUERT | TRIPLE | 16 – 38 | FAILURE | FAULTIER, FILATURE*, UPLIFTER | 58 |
| 7 | NQDSAIESG | ASIDES | 16 – 45 | DESIGNS | ASSIGNED | 66 |
| 8 | 50 4 6 1 9 8 → 406 | 406
50 × 8 + 6 |
26 – 55 | 406
50 × 8 + 6 |
|
76 |
| 9 | TROONYETI | 26 – 55 | NOTORIETY | 86 |
