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Episode 2468
From Countdown
Episode 2468 was broadcast on 1 March 1999, as part of Series 40.
Ricky Cohen played Jill Miller, with Jill Miller winning 49 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ricky Cohen | Score | Jill Miller | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CKOATJURE | JACKET | 6 – 6 | JACKET | OUTRACE* | 7 |
| 2 | DFBIEACTV | ACTIVE | 12 – 12 | ACTIVE | FACTIVE* | 14 |
| 3 | YDOITREHT | EDITOR | 12 – 19 | DOTTIER | DITHERY, THYROID | 21 |
| 4 | 100 7 10 4 3 8 → 535 | 535
(100 + 7) × (8 − 3) |
22 – 29 | 535
10 ÷ (8 ÷ 4) × (100 + 7) |
|
31 |
| SST | LEFIRE | RELIEF | ||||
| 5 | LPWMOEAYR | REPLAY | 28 – 35 | PLAYER | LAMPREY*, MAYPOLE, PLEROMA*, POLYMER, ROPEWAY* | 38 |
| 6 | GNIEBRAHM | BEARING | 35 – 42 | HEARING | BREAMING | 46 |
| 7 | SRNDEUEZL | unders ☓ | 35 – 49 | LENDERS | ENDURES, ENSURED, SLENDER, UNREELS* | 53 |
| 8 | 1 7 3 4 8 2 → 880 | — | 35 – 49 | — |
CV: 880 = (7 × 3 + 1) × 4 × (8 + 2) |
63 |
| 9 | MAGICNORN | ROMANCING
(2.5 seconds) |
45 – 49 | 73 | ||
