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Episode 2481
From Countdown
Episode 2481 was broadcast on 18 March 1999, as part of Series 40.
Andrew Booth played Aileen Bell, with Andrew Booth winning 39 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Booth | Score | Aileen Bell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNSUIENIA | NUISANCE | 8 – 0 | CUISINE | 8 | |
| 2 | ZPRVEOIWL | PLOVER | 14 – 0 | PROWL | 14 | |
| 3 | SKFEADERT | DEFEATS | 14 – 8 | STREAKED | DRAFTEES* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 7 2 3 3 6 → 840 | 846
((6 + 3 + 2) x 75) + (7 x 3) |
19 – 8 | — |
CV: 840 = (75 + 3 + 6) x (7 + 3) |
32 |
| 5 | DCSIAERTG | SIDECAR | 19 – 16 | DISGRACE | AGRESTIC*, CIGARETS* | 40 |
| 6 | JSTOENUML | MOLEST | 25 – 22 | MOUNTS | LOMENTS*, MELTONS | 47 |
| 7 | YSWNAEAES | SEAWAYS | 32 – 22 | YAWNS | 54 | |
| 8 | 25 1 7 5 7 10 → 752 | 750
(7 - 5 + 1) x 10 x 25 |
39 – 22 | — |
CV: 750 Best: 753 = ((7 - 1) x 5 x 25) + 10 - 7 |
61 |
| 9 | MINDBOGEY | 39 – 32 | EMBODYING
(10 seconds) |
71 |
