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Episode 5280
From Countdown
Episode 5280 was broadcast on 7 June 2011, as part of Series 65.
Liam Herringshaw played Graeme Cole, with Graeme Cole winning 112 - 93. The Dictionary Corner guest was Shobna Gulati, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Liam Herringshaw | Score | Graeme Cole | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DNEATFNIL | FAINTED | 0 – 8 | INFLATED | DENTINAL* | 8 |
2 | DMTEAESDA | MADDEST | 7 – 15 | STEAMED | DEADEST, SEDATED | 15 |
3 | EIBNMECOR | RECOMBINE | 25 – 33 | RECOMBINE | 33 | |
4 | TRSUAESMU | STREAMS | 32 – 40 | MATURES | AUTEURS*, MASSEUR, MASTERS*, MUSTERS, STRUMAE*, STUMERS*, SUTURES*, TRUMEAU* | 40 |
5 | 100 8 4 3 9 6 → 442 | 442
((100 + 9) x 4) + 6 |
42 – 50 | 442
((100 + 9) x 4) + 6 |
|
50 |
TTT | NOTCHEAP | This recognises those who paid a heavy price. | CENOTAPH | |||
6 | VNLAIEMYL | VENIALLY | 50 – 50 | LIVELY | 58 | |
7 | RDTUAGSOT | GROUTS | 50 – 57 | RAGOUTS | TAUTOGS* | 65 |
8 | NHCEUIRGD | HERDING | 50 – 65 | EUCHRING | REDUCING | 73 |
9 | WAKIAPNTI | PAINT | 50 – 71 | PINATA | KAWAII*, PATINA*, TAIPAN*, WAPITI | 79 |
10 | 10 6 1 7 2 4 → 604 | 604
((7 + 2 + 1) x 6 x 10) + 4 |
60 – 81 | 604
((7 + 2 + 1) x 6 x 10) + 4 |
|
89 |
TTT | REDASTER | Taken away with a bit of heart trouble, perhaps? | ARRESTED | |||
11 | AZSEPNGAR | PRANGS | 66 – 87 | PRANGS | PERGANAS* | 97 |
12 | LCRIAETWO | RECITAL | 66 – 95 | LORICATE | 105 | |
13 | ULRNAOVDI | DIURNAL | 73 – 102 | DIURNAL | NODULAR*, ORDINAL | 112 |
14 | 25 3 9 10 8 2 → 742 | 742
(3 x 10 x 25) - 8 |
83 – 112 | 742
(3 x 10 x 25) - 8 |
|
122 |
15 | TALLRANGY | GALLANTRY
(5.25 seconds) |
93 – 112 | 132 |