Episode 2808
From Countdown
Episode 2808 was broadcast on 13 July 2000, as part of Series 43.
Kate Ritchie played Martin Bates, with Kate Ritchie winning 58 - 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kate Ritchie | Score | Martin Bates | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LASGIRREY | SILAGE | 6 – 0 | grails ☓ | GREASILY | 8 |
| 2 | CDOGAIPUF | FUCOID | 12 – 0 | AUDIO | 14 | |
| 3 | TEGOELCAN | ELEGANT | 19 – 0 | GENTLE | ELONGATE | 22 |
| 4 | 75 5 1 4 7 4 → 734 | — | 19 – 7 | 730
((7 + 4 - 1) x 75) - (5 x 4) |
CV: 734 = ((75 + 7) x (5 + 4)) - 4 |
32 |
| 5 | ISLPEKGOR | SPOILER | 26 – 14 | GLORIES | PORGIES*, PORKIES, PROLEGS* | 39 |
| 6 | BEHASDETD | BEHEADS | 33 – 21 | BADDEST | DEATHBEDS | 57 |
| 7 | LEIWMANQS | LEANS | 38 – 21 | wiseman ☓ | INWALES*, MENIALS, SEMINAL* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 6 1 9 6 1 → 114 | 114
(50 - ((1 + 1) x 6)) x (9 - 6) |
48 – 21 | 115 |
|
74 |
| 9 | LERTYITIS | STERILITY
(17.5 seconds) |
58 – 21 | 84 |
