Episode 2958
From Countdown
Episode 2958 was broadcast on 28 February 2001, as part of Series 44.
Ralph Lubkowski played Ita Moynihan, with Ralph Lubkowski winning 43 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lesley Graham, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ralph Lubkowski | Score | Ita Moynihan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QAECRZUGN | GRACE | 5 – 5 | GRACE | ANGREZ* | 6 |
| 2 | RTWEOISDT | WORDIEST | 13 – 13 | WORDIEST | ROWDIEST* | 14 |
| 3 | DSTEAHCON | CHASTEN | 20 – 20 | CHANTED | CATHODES, ESCHATON*, SNATCHED*, STANCHED* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 3 8 6 2 4 → 535 | 535
(((6 x 4) - 3) x 25) + 8 + 2 |
30 – 20 | 542 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TNWEIABVO | TWAIN | 30 – 26 | BOVINE | OBVIATE | 39 |
| 6 | MGLUAYLED | GLADLY | 36 – 32 | MAULED | MEDULLA* | 46 |
| 7 | FRPUIAMJE | JUMPIER | 43 – 39 | JUMPIER | 53 | |
| 8 | 75 1 9 8 10 4 → 625 | 623 ☓ | 43 – 39 | 624 ☓ |
CV: 625 = (75 x 8) + (9 x 4) - (10 + 1) |
63 |
| 9 | FINKLTINS | 43 – 39 | SKINFLINT | 73 |