Episode 2935
From Countdown
Episode 2935 was broadcast on 26 January 2001, as part of Series 44.
Andy Porter played Priscilla Chard, with Andy Porter winning 49 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Porter | Score | Priscilla Chard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QOEPTDTAM | POTTED | 6 – 6 | POTTED | MATTED*, MOATED*, PATTED*, POMADE, TAMPED, TEAPOT | 6 |
| 2 | YVLGEUIRN | LINGER | 12 – 12 | RULING | LEVYING*, NERVILY*, RELYING, VIRGULE | 13 |
| 3 | TUWGACONS | nougats ☓ | 12 – 18 | WAGONS | OUTSANG*, SNOWCAT*, TOUCANS | 20 |
| 4 | 100 3 6 7 5 10 → 541 | 541
(100 + 7) × 5 + 6 |
22 – 28 | 541
(100 + 7) × 5 + 6 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TBRJEIESF | BRIEFS | 28 – 34 | JESTER | BRIEFEST | 38 |
| 6 | SAHDOUNED | UNSHADED | 36 – 34 | HOUNDED | 46 | |
| 7 | RLBVIOULE | BOILER | 42 – 34 | biller ☓ | BOUVIER*, ROUILLE*, VOLUBLE | 53 |
| 8 | 8 10 8 4 6 7 → 497 | 495
8 × 6 × 10 + 8 + 7 |
49 – 41 | 499
8 × 6 × 10 + 8 + 7 + 4 |
Best: 497 = (10 × 8 + 4) × 6 − 7 |
63 |
| 9 | COOLFREES | 49 – 41 | FORECLOSE | 73 |
