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Episode 2955
From Countdown
Episode 2955 was broadcast on 23 February 2001, as part of Series 44.
Wilbur Notley played Janet Egan, with Wilbur Notley winning 45 - 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lesley Graham, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wilbur Notley | Score | Janet Egan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSMAONLEJ | MOANERS | 7 – 7 | MOANERS | ALMONERS | 8 |
| 2 | RLSIAETBU | RETAILS | 14 – 7 | rebutals ☓ | BRUTALISE | 26 |
| 3 | FVDOAENBI | AVOID | 19 – 12 | FIEND | BOVINE, INVADE | 32 |
| 4 | 75 6 4 7 9 3 → 715 | — | 19 – 19 | 716
(75 x (4 + 6)) - ((9 x 3) + 7) |
CV: 715 = ((75 + 3) x 9) + 6 + 7 |
42 |
| 5 | RLGOEATES | EAGLETS | 26 – 26 | RELATES | AEROGELS*, GLOATERS, LEGATORS*, OLEASTER* | 50 |
| 6 | HUGKOPCID | POUCH | 31 – 31 | COUGH | CUPID*, DIOCH*, DOUGH, GOPIK*, HOICK*, PUDIC* | 55 |
| 7 | NRTEAISXM | RETAINS | 38 – 31 | SAINT | MATRIXES, MERANTIS*, MINARETS | 63 |
| 8 | 75 4 3 10 1 6 → 840 | 837
((10 + 1) x 75) + (3 x 4) |
45 – 31 | — |
CV: 840 = (75 + 6 + 3) x 10 |
73 |
| 9 | TULIPDATE | 45 – 31 | PLATITUDE | 83 |
