Episode 2948
From Countdown
Episode 2948 was broadcast on 14 February 2001, as part of Series 44.
Nicola Smith played Daryl Brooks, with Nicola Smith winning 63 - 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was Robert Powell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nicola Smith | Score | Daryl Brooks | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEFIETRQO | FORTIES | 7 – 0 | STRIFE | 7 | |
| 2 | LGICDNASE | LEADING | 7 – 18 | DESCALING | 25 | |
| 3 | RITWPOLUH | PROWL | 12 – 23 | PILOT | UPTHROW* | 32 |
| 4 | 25 1 4 5 7 4 → 870 | 870
(5 x 7 x 25) - (4 + 1) |
22 – 33 | 870
(5 x 7 x 25) - (4 + 1) |
|
42 |
| 5 | BWEADSTER | WATERBEDS | 40 – 33 | BREASTED | 60 | |
| 6 | NIRGDOSET | STRINGED | 48 – 33 | STORING | GENITORS*, STODGIER*, TRIGONES* | 68 |
| 7 | YKAEAVNMB | BEAKY | 53 – 38 | MANKY | BYNAME*, EMBANK* | 74 |
| 8 | 75 1 3 10 4 9 → 490 | 490
((9 - 3) x 75) + (4 x 10) |
63 – 48 | 490
((9 - 3) x 75) + (4 x 10) |
|
84 |
| 9 | BRAVEMOLE | 63 – 58 | REMOVABLE
(3.75 seconds) |
94 |
