Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 5974
From Countdown
Episode 5974 was broadcast on 14 August 2014, as part of Series 71.
Mark Davies played Bill Linton, with Mark Davies winning 85 – 66. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gethin Jones, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark Davies | Score | Bill Linton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSTIEANEO | AMNIOTES | 8 – 8 | MOANIEST | MATINEES*, MONETISE, SEMITONE | 8 |
| 2 | VSCIOEGEM | COVES | 8 – 14 | VOICES | EGOISM*, MOVIES, OGIVES*, VEGIES* | 14 |
| 3 | 75 100 10 5 2 3 → 357 | — | 8 – 21 | 359
75 × 5 − 10 − 2 × 3 |
RR: 357 = (100 + 75) × 2 + 10 − 3 |
24 |
| TTT | GOODYILK | It sounds like the study of children, but don't let it deceive you. | KIDOLOGY | |||
| 4 | TIGPONLAS | POSTING | 15 – 28 | POSTING | ANTILOGS*, STAPLING | 32 |
| 5 | CBWEOEXUN | BOUNCE | 21 – 28 | unbow ☓ | 38 | |
| 6 | 25 9 2 1 3 7 → 997 | — | 21 – 35 | 998
(7 − 3) × (9 + 1) × 25 − 2 |
RR: 997 = (25 × 7 − 9) × 2 × 3 + 1 |
48 |
| 7 | SNTAOALIG | AGAINST | 28 – 42 | LASTING | NOSTALGIA | 66 |
| 8 | TOERBINEY | ENTIRE | 34 – 48 | BONIER | BORNITE*, EBONITE | 73 |
| 9 | 25 100 50 3 9 5 → 695 | 699
(100 + 25 + 3) × 5 + 50 + 9 |
41 – 48 | — |
RR: 695 = (3 + 9) × 50 + 100 − 5 |
83 |
| TTT | GAVINSEE | Gavin could close his eyes and see whatever he wanted. | ENVISAGE | |||
| 10 | SMSUIEPLA | IMPULSES | 49 – 48 | SAMPLES | 91 | |
| 11 | RHTEIAPER | HEARTIER | 57 – 48 | PIRATE | EARTHIER* | 99 |
| 12 | AFRISVAEJ | VARIES | 63 – 54 | VARIES | FERIAS*, FIVERS*, FRAISE*, JIVERS*, SAFARI, VAJRAS* | 105 |
| 13 | RLROEAPOU | PARLOUR | 70 – 61 | PARLOUR | 112 | |
| 14 | 25 7 2 5 1 4 → 962 | 954
(7 × 5 + 2 + 1) × 25 + 4 |
75 – 66 | 954
(7 × 5 + 2 + 1) × 25 + 4 |
RR: 962 = (25 − 2) × (5 + 1) × 7 − 4 |
122 |
| 15 | BAKERSFAT | BREAKFAST
(1.75 seconds) |
85 – 66 | 132 | ||
