Episode 2812
From Countdown
Episode 2812 was broadcast on 19 July 2000, as part of Series 43.
Melanie Beaumont played Lynette Grzonka, with Melanie Beaumont winning 42 - 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Steel, and the lexicographer was Gillian Evans.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Melanie Beaumont | Score | Lynette Grzonka | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGNTUIESY | INGEST | 0 – 7 | SETTING | GUTTIES*, TENSITY*, TENUITY*, TESTING | 7 |
| 2 | RBMONARGI | ROAMING | 7 – 14 | MARRING | ARMORING | 15 |
| 3 | KSHEOAQSV | SHOVES | 13 – 20 | SHAKES | SHAKOS*, SHAVES | 21 |
| 4 | 50 6 10 9 2 1 → 116 | 116
(50 x 2) + 10 + 6 |
23 – 30 | 116
(50 x 2) + 10 + 6 |
|
31 |
| 5 | BNLRIEATI | RELIANT | 30 – 30 | BANTER | BILINEAR, INERTIAL | 39 |
| 6 | JMPFUEOTL | MOULT | 35 – 30 | plumet ☓ | POTFUL*, TUPELO | 45 |
| 7 | DCDEIAWLR | RADICLE | 42 – 37 | DRAWLED | CRADLED*, CRAWLED, DAWDLER, WADDLER* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 8 1 9 7 5 → 724 | 724 ☓ | 42 – 37 | 716 ☓ |
CV: 723/725 Best: 724 = (50 x 8) + (((7 x 5) + 1) x 9) |
62 |
| 9 | THRUSTEEE | 42 – 37 | USHERETTE | 72 |