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Episode 3084
From Countdown
Episode 3084 was broadcast on 20 September 2001 and was the second semi-final of Series 45.
Geraldine Hylands played Craig Richardson, with Geraldine Hylands winning 43 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This was also the last 9-Rounder
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Geraldine Hylands | Score | Craig Richardson | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LSYREIAHN | LINERS | 6 – 6 | SERIAL | INHALERS, INLAYERS* | 8 |
2 | TROGIAMQO | GROOM | 11 – 11 | RATIO | AGOROT* | 14 |
3 | EAINTSDRC | RANDIEST | 19 – 11 | SAINTED | DICENTRAS* | 32 |
4 | 100 6 1 3 4 8 → 708 | 708
(6 + 1) × 100 + 8 |
29 – 21 | 708
(3 + 4) × 100 + 8 |
|
42 |
5 | VFPEIELZS | SLEEP | 29 – 27 | LEVIES | PELVES*, PELVIS | 48 |
6 | PRGBAOIME | EMBARGO | 36 – 27 | BARGE | EMPORIA, EPIGRAM*, GAMBIER* | 55 |
7 | SNDAOECTU | COUNTED | 43 – 34 | DESCANT | CONTUSED*, UNCOATED* | 63 |
8 | 25 8 4 3 1 2 → 632 | 629 | 43 – 41 | 633
(4 + 1) × (3 + 2) × 25 + 8 |
CV: 632 = (3 × 25 + 4) × 8 |
73 |
9 | ROUSEGITH | 43 – 41 | roughiest ☓
(25 seconds) |
RIGHTEOUS | 83 |