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Episode 2510
From Countdown
Episode 2510 was broadcast on 28 April 1999, as part of Series 40.
Stephen Dodds played Jenny Williamson, with Stephen Dodds winning 63 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Dodds | Score | Jenny Williamson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SACDIEFRO | CARDIES | 7 – 0 | FORCED | IDOCRASE* | 8 |
| 2 | HQNEOIPTR | POINTER | 14 – 7 | POINTER | PHONIER, PROTEIN, REPOINT* | 15 |
| 3 | TDETAUMSF | FASTED | 20 – 13 | MATTED | DAFTEST, MUTATED, MUTATES*, SMUTTED*, STATUED* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 10 9 4 8 6 → 942 | 938
4 × 25 × 9 + 6 × 8 − 10 |
27 – 13 | 948 |
CV: 942 = (9 × 25 + 10) × 4 + 8 − 6 |
32 |
| 5 | RMYOEIVNS | VINERY | 33 – 19 | SENIOR | MERINOS*, VERISMO, VERSION | 39 |
| 6 | BANPERAGI | REAPING | 40 – 26 | BEARING | ANERGIA*, BARGAIN*, BRAAING*, PERGANA* | 46 |
| 7 | HWDEOESTA | WASTED | 46 – 26 | estate ☓ | HEADSET*, SWATHED*, SWEATED, TOWHEES | 53 |
| 8 | 75 1 10 4 5 6 → 988 | 986
(10 + 4 − 1) × 75 + 6 + 5 |
53 – 33 | 986
(10 + 4 − 1) × 75 + 6 + 5 |
CV: 988 = (10 + 4 − 1) × (75 + 6 − 5) |
63 |
| 9 | DATEGUARD | GRADUATED
(4.75 seconds) |
63 – 33 | 73 |
