Episode 2741
From Countdown
Episode 2741 was broadcast on 29 March 2000, as part of Series 42.
Rachel Plumridge played Terry Willcocks, with Rachel Plumridge winning 53 - 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rachel Plumridge | Score | Terry Willocks | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPIELNMOZ | limpens ☓ | 0 – 6 | SIMPLE | EPSILON | 7 |
| 2 | LHSAIECDO | CLASHED | 7 – 13 | CLASHED | CELOSIA*, COLDIES*, COLDISH*, HALIDES*, LOACHES*, LOCHIAS*, SCHOLIA*, SHOALED*, SOLACED* | 14 |
| 3 | FDAUTNEIQ | FAINTED | 14 – 13 | QUAINT | ANTIQUED | 22 |
| 4 | 100 25 6 8 2 3 → 687 | 685
(6 x 100) + (25 x 3) + 8 + 2 |
21 – 13 | — |
CV: 687 = ((100 + 2) x 6) + (25 x 3) |
32 |
| 5 | VLBYAOEWR | BARLEY | 27 – 13 | verbaly ☓ | BRAVELY*, LAYOVER*, OVERLAY | 39 |
| 6 | SSIAEKTMI | SKATES | 27 – 21 | MISTAKES | 47 | |
| 7 | TRJUOAPEN | OUTRAN | 33 – 21 | JAUNT | OPERANT*, PRONATE, PROTEAN* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 7 5 9 4 2 → 290 | 290
((7 - 4) x 100) - (5 x 2) |
43 – 21 | 295 |
|
64 |
| 9 | CORGIBUNS | OBSCURING
(21.5 seconds) |
53 – 21 | 74 |
