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Episode 2470

From Countdown

Episode 2470 was broadcast on 3 March 1999, as part of Series 40.

Christopher Russon played Dave Price, with Christopher Russon winning 43 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Christopher Russon Score Dave Price Others Max.
1 DGRIECVRO 6 0 – 6 DRIVER DIVORCE, ERGODIC* 7
2 NHSEITDLE ENLISTED 8 – 14 LISTENED 15
3 RSUOTZBAI TABORS 14 – 20 ABORTS ROBUSTA, RUBATOS*, SAUTOIR* 22
4 75 5 10 9 1 9 → 820 820
(75 + 5 + 1 + 9 ÷ 9) × 10
24 – 30 820
(10 + 1) × 75 − 5


32
SST CAGELY LEGACY
5 TSBEOWJEV BESET 24 – 36 BESTOW OBJETS*, VETOES* 38
6 RYMOIAXDG MYRIAD 30 – 36 MAYOR DAIMYO* 44
7 FCDTEAUWI WAITED 36 – 42 WAITED DACITE*, FAUCET*, WAFTED 50
8 9 7 8 5 5 4 → 879 884
9 × 8 × (7 + 5) + 5 × 4
43 – 42

CV: 880 Best: 879 = (5 × 5 × 4 + 9) × 8 + 7

60
9 STORENITA 43 – 42 orientates ☓
(25 seconds)
STATIONER 70