Episode 3040
From Countdown
Episode 3040 was broadcast on 27 June 2001, and was the first semi-final of Series 44.
David Hoskisson played John Rainsden, with John Rainsden winning 39 - 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Hoskisson | Score | John Rainsden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QFLIYDUTE | FLUTED | 0 – 7 | QUIETLY | FETIDLY*, LIQUEFY*, QUILTED | 7 |
| 2 | PBWVAOSED | AVOWED | 6 – 7 | PAVED | ABODES, ADOBES*, SOAPED, VADOSE* | 13 |
| 3 | LRMIGNAEL | MALINGER | 14 – 15 | MALINGER | GERMINAL, MALIGNER* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 10 8 7 1 3 → 197 | — | 14 – 22 | 192
((75 + 10 + 7) x (3 - 1)) + 8 |
CV: 197 = ((75 - 10) x 3) + 1 + 8 - 7 |
31 |
| 5 | SRCDXOIEH | CHORDS | 14 – 29 | ORCHIDS | CHIDERS*, HEROICS, OXHERDS* | 38 |
| 6 | STASKUIMO | AUTISM | 20 – 29 | MOIST | KOUMISS* | 45 |
| 7 | JNRRLEAET | LEARNER | 27 – 29 | LEARNT | RELEARNT* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 9 6 10 5 5 → 541 | 540 | 27 – 39 | 541
(9 x 6 x 10) + (5 / 5) |
|
63 |
| 9 | MENACETIM | emittance ☓
(5.25 seconds) |
27 – 39 | MINCEMEAT | 73 |
