Episode 2909
From Countdown
Episode 2909 was broadcast on 21 December 2000, and was the first semi-final of Series 43.
David Williams played Matthew Turner, with Matthew Turner winning 57 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Williams | Score | Matthew Turner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRBOEIMSJ | CRIMES | 6 – 6 | CRIMES | MICROBES | 8 |
| 2 | PSHNAIEKN | SHAKEN | 6 – 13 | HANKIES | NAPKINS | 15 |
| 3 | RCDDOAEGQ | GRACED | 12 – 19 | GRACED | CORDAGE | 22 |
| 4 | 100 9 7 3 5 5 → 159 | 159
(7 + 3) × 5 + 100 + 9 |
22 – 29 | 159
(7 + 3) × 5 + 100 + 9 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TWTSIAOGT | TWIST | 27 – 34 | TWIST | TOWAIS* | 38 |
| 6 | YSRMEIURW | MISERY | 33 – 40 | MISERY | MURREYS* | 45 |
| 7 | DGNFEIADL | LEADING | 40 – 47 | LEADING | FINAGLED | 53 |
| 8 | 25 9 8 7 7 5 → 268 | 269 | 40 – 57 | 268
8 × 25 + 9 × 7 + 5 |
|
63 |
| 9 | CENNSURES | 40 – 57 | SUNSCREEN | 73 |
