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Episode 2451
From Countdown
Episode 2451 was broadcast on 4 February 1999, as part of Series 40.
Gill Russell Smith played James Illingworth, with Gill Russell Smith winning 56 - 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Dunn, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Gill Russell Smith | Score | James Illingworth | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NSINLAECR | CANINES | 7 – 7 | ECLAIRS | CARLINES, CRANNIES | 8 |
2 | TXLUDEIRN | DUET | 7 – 14 | TRUNDLE | DEXTRIN*, DILUENT*, DILUTER*, INTRUDE, TENDRIL, UNTRIED | 15 |
3 | RMROUDFOI | FORM | 11 – 18 | FOUR | DROMOI* | 21 |
4 | 8 7 3 7 6 9 → 534 | 533
(9 x 6 x (7 + 3)) - 7 |
18 – 25 | 533
(9 x 6 x (7 + 3)) - 7 |
CV: 534 = (((7 + 3) x 8) + 9) x 6 |
31 |
5 | GBSAIEYSD | BIASED | 24 – 31 | GASSED | BIASSED* | 38 |
6 | PWCIOTREM | METRIC | 30 – 37 | IMPORT | MORTICE* | 45 |
7 | DRJGNEAOM | MOANED | 36 – 43 | JARGON | DRAGOMEN | 53 |
8 | 100 8 9 6 1 5 → 375 | 375
((5 - 1) x (100 - 6)) - (9 - 8) |
46 – 43 | 377 |
|
63 |
9 | ACUTECALL | CALCULATE
(19.75 seconds) |
56 – 43 | 73 |