Episode 3036
From Countdown
Episode 3036 was broadcast on 21 June 2001, and was the first quarter-final of Series 44.
Kevin McMahon played John Rainsden, with John Rainsden winning 50 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin McMahon | Score | John Rainsden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RATIRSEPG | PARRIES | 7 – 7 | TARRIES | AGISTER*, ARTSIER*, GAITERS*, GARRETS*, GARTERS*, GRASPER*, GRATERS*, GRIPERS*, PARGETS*, PARTIES*, PASTIER*, PIASTRE*, PIRATES, PRAISER*, PRATERS*, PRATIES*, RAPIERS*, REPAIRS*, SPARGER*, STAGIER*, TARSIER*, TRAIPSE* | 7 |
| 2 | MBVCOAFEN | BEACON | 13 – 13 | BEMOAN | CABMEN*, CONFAB* | 13 |
| 3 | LDILANUKE | unliked ☓ | 13 – 20 | UNALIKE | KNAIDEL*, UNIDEAL* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 9 1 4 1 7 → 408 | 406 ☓ | 13 – 20 | — |
CV: 408 = (75 - 7) x (4 + 1 + 1) |
30 |
| 5 | STXNIADOY | DAINTY | 13 – 28 | OXIDANTS | DYSTONIA* | 38 |
| 6 | METUVAGTL | AMULET | 19 – 34 | MUTATE | VULGATE | 45 |
| 7 | SPDGEAETH | DEATHS | 25 – 40 | SHAPED | HEADSET, HEPTADS*, SEPTAGE* | 52 |
| 8 | 1 2 6 8 5 4 → 768 | 768
6 x 8 x (5 - 1) x 4 |
35 – 50 | 768
8 x 4 x 6 x (5 - 1) |
|
62 |
| 9 | KISSANEWT | SWANKIEST
(1.75 seconds) |
45 – 50 | 72 |
