Episode 2975
From Countdown
Episode 2975 was broadcast on 23 March 2001, as part of Series 44.
Stuart Wood played John Davies, with Stuart Wood winning 72 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Gillian Evans.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stuart Wood | Score | John Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAVFEISLG | FINALES | 7 – 7 | SEALING | FINAGLES, LEAVINGS | 8 |
| 2 | MRPEORETD | REPORTED | 15 – 15 | REPORTED | TREMORED* | 16 |
| 3 | STUANJIOD | ADJOINS | 22 – 15 | distain ☓ | ADJOINTS | 24 |
| 4 | 100 6 2 1 9 3 → 937 | 937
(100 + 6 − 2) × 9 + 1 |
32 – 15 | 927 |
|
34 |
| 5 | STNEIACDR | RANDIEST | 40 – 23 | DISTANCE | DICENTRAS | 52 |
| 6 | HOBIERSXH | BOXERS | 46 – 29 | HOSIER | BOXIER*, RIBOSE* | 58 |
| 7 | WCPAIGREC | PACIER | 52 – 29 | PAGER | CAPRICE | 65 |
| 8 | 100 50 5 5 7 7 → 690 | 690
7 × 100 − 50 ÷ 5 |
62 – 39 | 690
7 × 100 − 5 − 5 |
|
75 |
| 9 | LADYRUSSE | ASSUREDLY
(1.5 seconds) |
72 – 39 | 85 |