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Episode 2705
From Countdown
Episode 2705 was broadcast on 8 February 2000, as part of Series 42.
Michael Calder played Marjorie Clark, with Michael Calder winning 58 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | Marjorie Clark | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSMNUIEDK | MUDDIES | 7 – 7 | MIDDENS | 7 | |
| 2 | SRVTAOIVA | RATIOS | 7 – 15 | AVIATORS | 15 | |
| 3 | WHRTNOIEL | THROWN | 13 – 21 | THRONE | HOTLINE, RETINOL, TOWLINE*, WRITHEN* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 1 7 9 10 2 → 548 | 548
((75 + 2) x 7) + 9 |
23 – 21 | 544 |
|
32 |
| 5 | YSLPUEUTR | PUSTULE | 30 – 21 | spurtle ☓ | PLUTEUS* | 39 |
| 6 | XTBGOAIEF | BEFIT | 35 – 26 | BIGOT | BOATIE*, FIXATE | 45 |
| 7 | ZWSDAOEGC | CADGES | 41 – 32 | DOSAGE | COWAGES | 52 |
| 8 | 100 50 75 25 3 5 → 309 | 308
(3 x 100) + 5 + (75 / 25) |
48 – 32 | 303 |
CV: 309 = ((75 / 25) + 100) x 3 |
62 |
| 9 | OCEANDIVA | AVOIDANCE
(7.25 seconds) |
58 – 32 | 72 |
