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Episode 2934
From Countdown
Episode 2934 was broadcast on 25 January 2001, as part of Series 44.
Andy Porter played Ian Linton, with Andy Porter winning 55 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Porter | Score | Ian Linton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TINOYESHR | HORNIEST | 8 – 0 | SHINTY | TYROSINE* | 8 |
| 2 | LCNAIUPSA | CANALS | 8 – 7 | UNCLASP | CAPLINS*, LACUNAS*, SCAPULA, SCULPIN*, SPACIAL*, UNCIALS* | 15 |
| 3 | RENRIMLEG | GREMLIN | 15 – 14 | LEERING | LINGERER* | 23 |
| 4 | 5 9 7 6 4 3 → 128 | 128
(6 × 3 − 4) × 9 + 7 − 5 |
25 – 14 | 127 |
|
33 |
| 5 | DFLTOAEIS | FLOATED | 32 – 14 | loafiest ☓ | DIASTOLE*, FOLIATED*, FOLIATES, ISOLATED*, SODALITE* | 41 |
| 6 | RECODWAXT | CARTED | 38 – 20 | CROWED | CORDATE, EXACTOR*, REDCOAT* | 48 |
| 7 | MSGIEAVKP | MISGAVE | 45 – 27 | MAGPIES | 55 | |
| 8 | 50 9 10 7 9 3 → 575 | 574 | 45 – 37 | 575
50 × 10 + 9 × 7 + 9 + 3 |
|
65 |
| 9 | GUMMIGRAN | RUMMAGING
(2 seconds) |
55 – 37 | 75 |
