Episode 2838
From Countdown
Episode 2838 was broadcast on 13 September 2000, as part of Series 43.
Michele Backman played David Healey, with David Healey winning 52 - 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michele Blackman | Score | David Healey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FPORSEDTA | FROSTED | 7 – 7 | SPORTED | ADOPTERS*, PASTORED*, READOPTS* | 8 |
| 2 | CKNEIPQDA | PANICKED | 15 – 15 | PANICKED | 16 | |
| 3 | STERLIRWO | WORRIES | 22 – 22 | LOITERS | TWIRLERS* | 24 |
| 4 | 100 4 5 2 9 8 → 675 | 672
((4 + 2) x 100) + (9 x 8) |
29 – 29 | 672
((4 + 2) x 100) + (9 x 8) |
CV: 676 Best: 675 = (100 / 4) x 9 x (5 - 2) |
34 |
| 5 | TSMAUDGNE | NUDGES | 35 – 35 | DAUNTS | AUGMENTS, MUTAGENS* | 42 |
| 6 | LCIYRAHEC | CLERIC | 41 – 35 | HAIRY | ACRYLIC*, CALICHE*, CHALICE*, CHARILY*, CHARLIE | 49 |
| 7 | VSNOITBFA | FAINTS | 41 – 42 | BASTION | OBTAINS | 56 |
| 8 | 100 9 8 9 3 6 → 392 | — | 41 – 52 | 392
((3 + (9 / 9)) x 100) - 8 |
|
66 |
| 9 | CANNONDUE | ANNOUNCED
(11.75 seconds) |
51 – 52 | 76 |