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Episode 2538

From Countdown

Episode 2538 was broadcast on 7 June 1999, as part of Series 40.

Pamela Roud played Lex Johnston, with Pamela Roud winning 69 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Pamela Roud Score Lex Johnston Others Max.
1 NQTROEIPB POINTER 7 – 7 PROTEIN BORNITE*, REPOINT* 7
2 KHTLEIEZA LITHE 12 – 12 LATHE HALITE*, TALKIE, TEAZEL*, TEAZLE* 13
3 NSRDIAOFT ORDAINS 19 – 12 FRONDS INTRADOS 21
4 100 10 3 9 7 8 → 173 173
100 + 7 × 10 + 3
29 – 22 173
100 + 7 × 10 + 3


31
SST TRAMS SMART
5 WXMDEAUDI MIXED 34 – 27 WADED ADMIXED 38
6 NTSRFEAEV FASTENER 42 – 35 VETERANS FENESTRA* 46
7 CGMWIOESN COMINGS 49 – 42 COMINGS COGNISE*, GENOMIC*, INCOMES, MESONIC*, MEOWING*, MOWINGS*, WIGEONS*, WINSOME* 53
8 50 10 10 5 1 5 → 510 510
(50 + 1) × 10
59 – 52 510
50 × 10 + 10


63
9 SAUCIROOT ATROCIOUS
(11.5 seconds)
69 – 52 73