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Episode 2856
From Countdown
Episode 2856 was broadcast on 9 October 2000, as part of Series 43.
Gordon Cusworth played Mary Bolton, with Gordon Cusworth winning 53 - 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Tania Styles.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gordon Cusworth | Score | Mary Bolton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYEAMTISE | MEANEST | 7 – 0 | YEAST | MATINEES | 8 |
| 2 | DNGEURICW | REDUCING | 15 – 0 | CINDER | 16 | |
| 3 | DSNAEVROP | PROVEN | 21 – 6 | SANDER | OPERANDS, PADRONES* | 24 |
| 4 | 75 1 10 3 6 9 → 367 | 368
((6 - 1) x 75) - (10 - 3) |
28 – 13 | 368
((6 - 1) x 75) - (10 - 3) |
CV: 367 = (((3 x 10) / 6) x 75) - (9 - 1) |
34 |
| 5 | DSYIEBHAS | SHADES | 34 – 13 | baisted ☓ | BIASSED | 41 |
| 6 | GLREOTNIU | OUTLINE | 41 – 20 | TOURING | OUTLINER, ROUTEING | 49 |
| 7 | FSREIOGMA | FORAGES | 48 – 20 | FIRES | IMAGERS*, MIRAGES* | 56 |
| 8 | 7 9 1 1 6 8 → 675 | 684
(((8 + 1 + 1) x 7) + 6) x 9 |
53 – 20 | — |
CV: 675 = (8 + 7) x (6 - 1) x 9 |
66 |
| 9 | LIMPETMEN | 53 – 30 | IMPLEMENT
(2 seconds) |
76 |
