Episode 3727
From Countdown
Episode 3727 was broadcast on 24 June 2004, and was the second semi-final of Series 51.
Steve Graston played Gary Male, with Steve Graston winning 100 – 83. The Dictionary Corner guest was Michael Aspel, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Graston | Score | Gary Male | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNREIESLI | RESILIENT | 18 – 0 | LISTENER | 18 | |
| 2 | AMCIFYODG | MODIFY | 24 – 6 | MODIFY | CODIFY, DAIMYO* | 24 |
| 3 | SMDEIARDP | DISARMED | 32 – 6 | DAMPERS | 32 | |
| 4 | MOTNEHILJ | MENTHOL | 39 – 13 | MENTHOL | HOTLINE | 39 |
| 5 | 75 10 5 8 4 7 → 422 | 422
5 × 75 + 4 × 10 + 7 |
49 – 23 | 422
5 × 75 + 4 × 10 + 7 |
|
49 |
| TTT | SALEDROP | They always sit in the same place. Think about it. | LEOPARDS | |||
| 6 | ROCUELMST | CUSTOMER | 57 – 23 | clouters ☓ | CLOTURES*, CORMLETS*, COULTERS | 57 |
| 7 | NSDOEAGKB | BONDAGE | 64 – 23 | bondages ☓ | DOGBANES | 65 |
| 8 | OPRISUTRA | PARROTS | 71 – 30 | PARROTS | AIRPORTS | 73 |
| 9 | CTNIAEZFL | INFLECT | 78 – 37 | INFLATE | 80 | |
| 10 | 50 3 4 25 75 100 → 842 | 850
(4 + 3) × 100 + 75 + 50 + 25 |
83 – 42 | 850
(4 + 3) × 100 + 75 + 50 + 25 |
CV: 838 Best: 843 = (100 × 25 + 4 + 75 − 50) ÷ 3 |
87 |
| TTT | LATESLIP | Most friendly with the old dance hall. | PALLIEST | |||
| 11 | RNLAIUDPE | PLAINED | 83 – 50 | UNPAIRED | DIPLURAN*, EPIDURAL*, PENDULAR, UNDERLIP | 95 |
| 12 | VASOTREHM | HARVEST | 90 – 57 | MOTHERS | EARSHOT*, HAMSTER*, MAESTRO*, SMOTHER | 102 |
| 13 | GLCUEAWTS | WASTE | 90 – 63 | SALUTE | SCUTAGE*, SULCATE | 109 |
| 14 | 75 6 2 7 10 7 → 405 | 405
(75 − 7) × 6 − (10 − 7) |
100 – 73 | 405
(75 − 7) × 6 − (10 − 7) |
|
119 |
| 15 | IRATEDUPE | 100 – 83 | REPUDIATE
(17 seconds) |
129 | ||