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Episode 3645
From Countdown
Episode 3645 was broadcast on 16 February 2004, as part of Series 51.
Richard Pay played Claire Whitaker, with Richard Pay winning 79 – 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eric Knowles, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Despite having trailed by 40 points after Round 9, Pay went on to win the game. This is the greatest deficit ever overcome by a contestant.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Pay | Score | Claire Whitaker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMNEOURDA | MOURNED | 7 – 7 | MOURNED | UNLOADER | 8 |
| 2 | FMOIGOLED | GLOOM | 12 – 12 | FOLIO | GLOOMED | 15 |
| 3 | CYSSUIEXR | CRUXES | 12 – 19 | CRUISES | CRUSIES | 22 |
| 4 | TRIOMAKEP | MARKET | 12 – 26 | PRIMATE | EMPORIA | 29 |
| 5 | 100 7 5 9 5 3 → 928 | 928
100 × 9 + 5 × 5 + 3 |
22 – 36 | 928
100 × 9 + (5 ÷ 5 + 3) × 7 |
|
39 |
| TTT | DAYBROKE | It helps you open a tab after a long shift. | KEYBOARD | |||
| 6 | TDOACBEIM | BOATED | 22 – 44 | COMBATED | 47 | |
| 7 | TGHSEAENO | HASTEN | 22 – 51 | HOSTAGE | GOATEES*, NEGATES, ONSTAGE*, TANGOES* | 54 |
| 8 | SNEORVEOS | nevers ☓ | 22 – 57 | SOONER | SENORES* | 61 |
| 9 | PCIOATLDI | dioptical ☓ | 22 – 62 | IDIOT | CAPITOL*, OPTICAL, PLACOID*, POLITIC, TOPICAL* | 68 |
| 10 | 75 2 7 1 10 9 → 285 | 282
(10 − 7 + 1) × 75 − 9 × 2 |
29 – 62 | 290 |
CV: 285 = (7 − 2) × 75 − 9 × 10 |
78 |
| TTT | PLOTFISH | For not paying, you'll be made to pay, so don't. | SHOPLIFT | |||
| 11 | TBRAIENRG | BARTERING | 47 – 62 | BERATING | 96 | |
| 12 | TSQAIFEAP | FEAST | 52 – 67 | FEAST | FIESTA*, PASTIE, PIETAS* | 102 |
| 13 | LCDHEAOSE | LOACHES | 59 – 67 | CLOSED | SHOELACE | 110 |
| 14 | 75 7 3 3 9 5 → 227 | 227
3 × 75 + 5 − 3 |
69 – 77 | 227
3 × 75 + 7 − 5 |
|
120 |
| 15 | PETTIGUNS | UPSETTING
(2.25 seconds) |
79 – 77 | 130 | ||
