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Episode 2790
From Countdown
Episode 2790 was broadcast on 9 June 2000, as part of Series 42.
Jim Ainsworth played Chris Smith, with Jim Ainsworth winning 57 - 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Jim Ainsworth | Score | Chris Smith | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LACHNELIM | MALICE | 0 – 7 | MACHINE | INCHMEAL* | 8 |
2 | SCOUBEDKI | BUSKED | 6 – 13 | BUSKED | BEDSOCK, BODICES, BUCKOES, CUBOIDS*, DUCKIES*, SICKBED | 15 |
3 | TOVRWAEFS | WATERS | 12 – 13 | wafters ☓ | SOFTWARE* | 23 |
4 | 50 7 2 5 10 2 → 522 | 522
((50 + 2) x 10) + 2 |
22 – 13 | 524 |
|
33 |
5 | RNMIAPZOE | MORAINE | 29 – 13 | MARINE | PRIZEMAN*, ROMANIZE | 41 |
6 | RIHTNAEGL | LATHERING | 47 – 13 | LIGHTER | EARTHLING, HALTERING* | 59 |
7 | DTAIOPYUS | payouts ☓ | 47 – 18 | STUDY | DYSTOPIA* | 67 |
8 | 25 1 3 6 2 8 → 115 | — | 47 – 28 | 115
((6 - 1) x 25) - (8 + 2) |
|
77 |
9 | TEADUNKER | UNDERTAKE
(3 seconds) |
57 – 28 | 87 |