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Episode 2506
From Countdown
Episode 2506 was broadcast on 22 April 1999, as part of Series 40.
Carol Larkins played Ben Oliver, with Carol Larkins winning 38 - 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Carol Larkins | Score | Ben Oliver | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BFAIYDEJL | BEADILY | 7 – 0 | FAILED | 7 | |
| 2 | NRSUITAVE | RAVINES | 14 – 0 | RAVINE | UNRIVETS*, URINATES, VAUNTERS*, VENTURIS* | 15 |
| 3 | CBSIERAPO | PRECIS | 20 – 6 | COSIER | AEROBICS | 23 |
| 4 | 75 6 6 1 1 4 → 401 | — | 20 – 6 | — |
CV: 401 = ((75 + 6) x (6 - 1)) - 4 |
33 |
| 5 | DNLESAOYE | LANES | 25 – 6 | saveloy ☓ | DENSELY*, LOANEES*, NOSEYED*, NOYADES*, SYNODAL* | 40 |
| 6 | PMIZADETN | PAINTED | 32 – 13 | PAINTED | MEDIANT* | 47 |
| 7 | SUHORWDEM | RUSHED | 38 – 13 | shudder ☓ | DEWORMS*, HUMORED | 54 |
| 8 | 25 8 9 2 7 9 → 743 | — | 38 – 13 | — |
CV: 742 Best: 743 = (((9 x 8) + 2) x 7) + (25 x 9) |
64 |
| 9 | DUNDLEREP | 38 – 23 | PLUNDERED
(2 seconds) |
74 |
