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Episode 2656
From Countdown
Episode 2656 was broadcast on 2 December 1999, as part of Series 41.
Melvin Hetherington played Steve Dannell, with Melvin Hetherington winning 58 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Melvin Hetherington | Score | Steve Dannell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKEACRITH | STICKER | 7 – 7 | RICKETS | HEARTSICK | 18 |
| 2 | GTCUAEJYD | CAGED | 12 – 12 | CADGE | ACTED*, ACUTE*, AGUED*, CADET*, CAGEY*, DECAY*, DUCAT*, GATED*, GAUDY*, GUYED*, JUDGE* | 23 |
| 3 | FOLHITNEY | FILTHY | 18 – 18 | FILTHY | HEFTILY*, HOTLINE, THIONYL* | 30 |
| 4 | 2 5 5 3 9 7 → 975 | 972
(3 × 7 × 9 + 5) × 5 + 2 |
25 – 18 | — |
CV: 975 = (7 × 9 + 2) × 5 × 3 |
40 |
| SST | TEARUN | NATURE | ||||
| 5 | RWCIAENRN | CANNIER | 32 – 18 | WINNER | AIRCREW*, CARNIER* | 47 |
| 6 | RTUSOGNAI | ROASTING | 40 – 26 | ROASTING | AROUSING*, ORGANIST, RAINOUTS*, ROUSTING* | 55 |
| 7 | ZGPEUADMW | GAZUMPED | 48 – 26 | GAUZE | 63 | |
| 8 | 100 8 9 1 9 7 → 635 | 635
(100 − 9) × 7 − (9 − 8 + 1) |
58 – 26 | 636 |
|
73 |
| 9 | NATSMUMEE | 58 – 36 | AMUSEMENT
(11.25 seconds) |
83 | ||
