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Episode 2645
From Countdown
Episode 2645 was broadcast on 17 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Margaret Foster played Jeremy Barton, with Margaret Foster winning 47 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Margaret Foster | Score | Jeremy Barton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCFIEEIKL | FICKLE | 6 – 6 | TICKLE | FICTILE | 7 |
| 2 | TRPAOHRED | HOARDER | 13 – 6 | RATHER | PARROTED, PREDATOR*, PRORATED*, TEARDROP | 15 |
| 3 | GBTAUEHNO | BOUGHT | 19 – 12 | NOUGHT | BOUGHTEN* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 100 10 3 9 7 → 218 | 207 | 19 – 19 | 220
(9 + 3) × 10 + 100 |
CV: 218 = (50 − 10) × 3 + 100 − (9 − 7) |
33 |
| SST | TINLEARN | INTERNAL | ||||
| 5 | VRSYIASIE | RAISES | 25 – 25 | VARIES | ARISES, IRISES*, SAVERS, SERAIS*, YESSIR* | 39 |
| 6 | DMGUOESPA | POMADES | 32 – 25 | SPUMED | MEGAPODS | 47 |
| 7 | ZRIEELTDS | LISTED | 32 – 32 | STERILE | DIETERS*, LEISTER*, RESILED*, RESITED*, RESIZED*, SELTZER, ZESTIER | 54 |
| 8 | 75 9 6 1 2 8 → 926 | 918
2 × 6 × 75 + 9 + 8 + 1 |
37 – 37 | 918
2 × 6 × 75 + 9 + 8 + 1 |
CV: 926 = (75 − 9) × (8 + 6) + 2 |
64 |
| 9 | NIGELNESS | LESSENING
(5.25 seconds) |
47 – 37 | 74 | ||
