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Episode 2557
From Countdown
Episode 2557 was broadcast on 2 July 1999, as part of Series 41.
Scott Mearns played Gareth Mort, with Scott Mearns winning 55 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Scott Mearns | Score | Gareth Mort | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THDEONLSE | STONED | 0 – 7 | DENOTES | NESTLED | 7 |
| 2 | OTABEQIDR | ABORTED | 7 – 14 | ABORTED | ORBITED, TRIBADE* | 14 |
| 3 | GVTAEDCON | DECAGON | 14 – 21 | COGNATE | CENTAVO*, CONGAED*, NOVATED*, TANGOED* | 21 |
| 4 | 2 6 9 1 4 10 → 570 | 570
(9 × 6 + 2 + 1) × 10 |
24 – 31 | 570
(9 × 6 + 4 − 1) × 10 |
|
31 |
| SST | HOYSOC | CHOOSY | ||||
| 5 | ISAKEMAJR | MAKERS | 30 – 37 | MAKERS | SEAMARK* | 38 |
| 6 | TYCEOGWUL | CLOUT | 30 – 43 | CUTELY | EULOGY | 44 |
| 7 | EXIRANESU | UNEASIER | 38 – 43 | SARNIE | UNSEXIER* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 100 25 50 1 5 → 289 | 293
(5 + 1) × 50 − (100 + 75) ÷ 25 |
45 – 43 | 296 |
CV: 289 = 75 ÷ 25 × 100 − (50 ÷ 5 + 1) |
62 |
| 9 | DEVILDATA | VALIDATED
(2 seconds) |
55 – 43 | 72 | ||
