Episode 2691
From Countdown
Episode 2691 was broadcast on 19 January 2000 as part of Series 42.
Olive Morgan played Clare Cowan, with Olive Morgan winning 66 - 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Olive Morgan | Score | Clare Cowan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROMGATSEG | MAGGOTS | 7 – 7 | STORAGE | MORTGAGES | 18 |
| 2 | FVLIECPOR | POLICE | 13 – 13 | POLICE | PROFILE, PLOVER, FROLIC | 25 |
| 3 | YATZIGESC | CAGIEST | 20 – 13 | STAGE | 32 | |
| 4 | 25 9 3 4 9 7 → 895 | 895
25 x (9 x 4) - ((9 - 7) + 3) |
30 – 23 | 895
4 x ((25 x 9) - 3) + 7 |
|
42 |
| 5 | RLNOATMEL | lamentor ☓ | 30 – 29 | MENTAL | ALMONER, LLANERO*, OMENTAL*, TELAMON* | 49 |
| 6 | RIGSEXLUD | SLUDGIER | 38 – 29 | GUILDS | GUILDERS | 57 |
| 7 | NHTAOISPE | PHONIEST | 46 – 37 | THESPIAN | PANTIHOSE | 75 |
| 8 | 75 10 9 3 4 5 → 371 | 371
(75 x 5) - 4 |
56 – 47 | 371
(75 x 5) - 4 |
|
85 |
| 9 | AIRTULIPS | SPIRITUAL
(1 second) |
66 – 47 | 95 |
