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Episode 2566
From Countdown
Episode 2566 was broadcast on 15 July 1999, as part of Series 41.
Kay Powick played Alistair Macpherson, with Kay Powick winning 45 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Don Black, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kay Powick | Score | Alistair Macpherson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GDTVEEAOC | COVETED | 7 – 0 | COATED | ECOTAGE* | 7 |
| 2 | KQPIEAMLT | LIMPET | 13 – 0 | plank ☓ | IMPALE, TALKIE* | 13 |
| 3 | BMNRUEAOG | BROGUE | 13 – 7 | UMBRAGE | BURGEON, EMBARGO, ENAMOUR*, MEGARON*, NEUROMA*, ORGANUM* | 20 |
| 4 | 4 2 3 3 6 5 → 586 | — | 13 – 7 | — |
CV: 588 Best: 585 = (6 × 5 × 4 − 3) × (3 + 2) |
27 |
| SST | RUILTUFF | FRUITFUL | ||||
| 5 | SDWEILATN | WETLANDS | 21 – 7 | ENTAILS | LANDTIES* | 35 |
| 6 | XRSDEAOEP | EXPOSED | 28 – 14 | REPOSED | EXPOSER*, SPEARED | 42 |
| 7 | AIESNFRLT | FINALES | 35 – 21 | SALTIER | INFLATERS | 60 |
| 8 | 50 2 8 5 9 7 → 352 | 352
50 × 7 + 2 |
45 – 31 | 352
50 × 7 + 2 |
|
70 |
| 9 | PATABELLA | 45 – 41 | PALATABLE
(2.25 seconds) |
80 | ||
