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Episode 2471
From Countdown
Episode 2471 was broadcast on 4 March 1999, as part of Series 40.
Christopher Russon played Steve Day, with Christopher Russon winning 43 - 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Penny Smith, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christopher Russon | Score | Steve Day | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSYEOPHAK | PHONEYS | 7 – 0 | PHONES | 7 | |
| 2 | RUBISEDRD | BRUISED | 14 – 7 | BRUISED | BIDDERS, BIRDERS*, BRUISER, BUDDIES*, DEBURRS*, DURRIES*, REDBUDS*, RUDDERS, RUDDIER*, RUDDIES* | 14 |
| 3 | LGNAOECSG | CONGEALS | 22 – 7 | snaggle ☓ | 22 | |
| 4 | 100 10 9 3 5 9 → 222 | 221
((100 + 10) x (5 - 3)) + (9 / 9) |
29 – 7 | 219 |
CV: 222 = (100 + 10 + (9 / 9)) x (5 - 3) |
32 |
| 5 | TADIRCEVC | tardive ☓ | 29 – 13 | DIVERT | ACCREDIT | 40 |
| 6 | TLSAOERDL | STALLED | 29 – 21 | STROLLED | DELATORS*, DROLLEST*, LEOTARDS, LODESTAR | 48 |
| 7 | JIMESRTAF | FAIREST | 36 – 21 | frames ☓ | FIRMEST, MAESTRI*, RAMJETS* | 55 |
| 8 | 75 10 8 7 6 9 → 500 | 497
(6 x 75) + (8 x 7) - 9 |
43 – 21 | 505 |
CV: 500 = ((6 x 8) + 9 - 7) x 10 |
65 |
| 9 | SAUCIROOT | 43 – 21 | ATROCIOUS | 75 |
