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Episode 2472

From Countdown

Episode 2472 was broadcast on 5 March 1999, as part of Series 40.

Christopher Russon played Ann Slee, with Christopher Russon winning 55 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Penny Smith, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Christopher Russon Score Ann Slee Others Max.
1 GMSIEIHTE THEMES 6 – 6 THEMES EIGHTIES 8
2 XLNAEITDV DATIVE 12 – 12 DATIVE DIVALENT 16
3 TBROUEMQN TORQUE 12 – 19 REMOUNT MOUNTER* 23
4 25 7 5 10 6 3 → 350 350
(25 + 10) × (7 + 3)
22 – 29 350
(10 + 3 + 6 − 5) × 25


33
SST NGHSTERT STRENGTH
5 TWNAIEPNY PAINT 27 – 29 pantie ☓ PINNATE 40
6 YZGCOIUDP COYPU 32 – 29 COUP CUPID*, PODGY*, PUDGY*, PUDIC*, YOGIC* 45
7 GFNEIBVOL BELONG 38 – 29 BEING IGNOBLE, LOBEFIN* 52
8 100 9 5 10 8 5 → 632 630
(10 − (9 − 5)) × (100 + 5)
45 – 29

CV: 632 = 5 × 100 + (9 + 5) × 10 − 8

62
9 ARDTEETER RETREATED
(13.75 seconds)
55 – 29 72