Episode 2982
From Countdown
Episode 2982 was broadcast on 3 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
John Rainsden played John Place, with John Rainsden winning 45 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lionel Blair, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Rainsden | Score | John Place | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LDRSOAETG | DOTAGE | 0 – 8 | GLOATERS | DELATORS*, LEGATORS*, LEOTARDS, LODESTAR* | 8 |
| 2 | NBJMIEFAR | FAMINE | 0 – 15 | FIREMAN | 15 | |
| 3 | VHIEOSDET | HOISTED | 7 – 15 | HIVES | DEVOTES, HEISTED*, THIEVED*, THIEVES, VIDEOED* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 10 7 6 1 8 → 674 | 673
(50 + 1) × (7 + 6) + 10 |
14 – 22 | 673
(50 + 1) × (7 + 6) + 10 |
CV: 673 Best: 674 = (8 + 1) × 7 × 10 + 50 − 6 |
32 |
| 5 | NWYUIZSAT | SANITY | 20 – 22 | WAIST | SATINY*, WITANS* | 38 |
| 6 | SDMEINOAR | DOMAINS | 27 – 29 | MINDERS | RANDOMISE, ROMANISED* | 56 |
| 7 | TPDLUEIFO | UPLIFTED | 35 – 37 | UPLIFTED | OUTFIELD | 64 |
| 8 | 50 8 2 5 1 9 → 537 | 537
(9 + 2) × 50 − 8 − 5 |
45 – 37 | 538 |
|
74 |
| 9 | CUSSINCOO | concussion ☓
(3.25 seconds) |
45 – 37 | unconscious ☓
(6.5 seconds) |
CONSCIOUS | 84 |
