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Episode 2887
From Countdown
Episode 2887 was broadcast on 21 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
Chris Connan played Alison Padgett, with Chris Connan winning 51 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Biagi, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Connan | Score | Alison Padgett | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIHOKAPGP | OKAPI | 5 – 0 | PROP | KIPPAH* | 6 |
| 2 | WMTEAIVSN | WAVIEST | 12 – 0 | INVEST | INMATES, NAIVEST*, NATIVES*, VAINEST* | 13 |
| 3 | DESNUBYOF | BOUNDS | 18 – 6 | FOUNDS | FONDUES | 20 |
| 4 | 100 9 1 3 10 5 → 145 | 145
100 + 9 × 5 |
28 – 16 | 145
100 + 9 × 5 |
|
30 |
| 5 | RRNAEACVO | CRAVEN | 34 – 16 | variance ☓ | OVERRAN | 37 |
| 6 | TENDILYEJ | LENT | 34 – 22 | JILTED | DYELINE, LENITED* | 44 |
| 7 | NTPAEORWI | PRONATE | 41 – 29 | PROTEIN | ATROPINE | 52 |
| 8 | 50 5 8 2 10 1 → 528 | 528
(50 + 2) × 10 + 8 |
51 – 39 | 528
(50 + 2) × 10 + 8 |
|
62 |
| 9 | CROMODOME | 51 – 49 | COMMODORE
(18 seconds) |
72 |
