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Episode 5752
From Countdown
Episode 5752 was broadcast on 16 August 2013, as part of Series 69.
Steve Saunders played Gemma Church, with Gemma Church winning 102 – 76. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nicki Chapman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Saunders | Score | Gemma Church | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPCSIAOUW | WASPS | 0 – 8 | SPACIOUS | 8 | |
| 2 | NPGDKAIEO | PEAKING | 7 – 8 | POKING | 15 | |
| 3 | 100 8 1 6 6 4 → 550 | 552 | 7 – 15 | 551
100 × 6 − 8 × 6 − 1 |
RR: 550 = 100 ÷ (8 − 6) × (6 + 4 + 1) |
25 |
| TTT | GLENDIGS | Glen has verbal digs at his opponent, it's just not cricket. | SLEDGING | |||
| 4 | LDLRTIEIA | TRAILED | 14 – 22 | TRAILED | TRIALLED | 33 |
| 5 | BDTLIAOVU | BAIL | 14 – 29 | TABLOID | BAILOUT | 40 |
| 6 | 25 3 7 2 2 6 → 750 | 750
6 ÷ 2 × (7 + 3) × 25 |
24 – 39 | 750
25 × 3 × (6 + 2 + 2) |
|
50 |
| 7 | CNDSEUAEQ | QUEENS | 30 – 45 | SAUCED | ENCASED*, UNCASED | 57 |
| 8 | NDTRFOUEA | FORTUNE | 37 – 52 | FOUNDER | FRONTED, NATURED*, REFOUND*, RONDEAU*, ROTUNDA*, UNRATED* | 64 |
| 9 | 25 4 5 9 6 1 → 756 | 756
6 × 5 × 25 + 9 − 4 + 1 |
47 – 62 | 756
(9 − (4 − 1)) × 5 × 25 + 6 |
|
74 |
| TTT | CANARIES | They're not big crosses, they're small ticks. | ACARINES | |||
| 10 | DSJSREOAI | DOSSIER | 54 – 69 | DOSSIER | ADIOSES*, RADIOES*, ROADIES | 81 |
| 11 | HGRLAOEIN | LOANER | 60 – 69 | aerilon ☓ | GERANIOL*, LONGHAIR*, NARGHILE, REGIONAL | 89 |
| 12 | TXRMNUEAI | REMAIN | 60 – 76 | URINATE | RUMINATE | 97 |
| 13 | STRGNOEOS | STRONG | 66 – 82 | STRONG | SONGSTER* | 105 |
| 14 | 100 5 4 1 7 6 → 476 | 476
100 × 5 − 4 × 6 |
76 – 92 | 476
100 × 5 − 4 × 6 |
|
115 |
| 15 | DIGBONEYM | 76 – 102 | EMBODYING
(21.25 seconds) |
125 | ||
