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Episode 2523
From Countdown
Episode 2523 was broadcast on 17 May 1999, as part of Series 40.
Peter Hutchings played Humphrey Lewis, with Peter Hutchings winning 73 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Steel, and the lexicographer was Anna Hall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Hutchings | Score | Humphrey Lewis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CJNIELERP | RECLINE | 7 – 0 | REPINE | 7 | |
| 2 | GICABONYT | BOATING | 14 – 7 | BOATING | BOTANIC, COATING, COTINGA* | 14 |
| 3 | FRSLEATUS | FLUSTERS | 22 – 7 | STARES | REFUSALS*, REFUTALS, SALUTERS* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 10 5 1 4 8 → 603 | 603
(4 + 8) × 50 + 10 ÷ 5 + 1 |
32 – 7 | 604 |
|
32 |
| SST | SCLAICS | CLASSIC | ||||
| 5 | HIKMACERF | CHAMFER | 39 – 14 | CHIMERA | 39 | |
| 6 | TDSVIAENG | VESTING | 46 – 21 | VESTING | DEVIANTS, SEDATING, STEADING*, VINTAGES | 47 |
| 7 | ZLIROSEDR | SOLDIER | 53 – 28 | SOLDIER | LORRIES, SOLIDER* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 9 6 7 8 2 → 255 | 255
(9 − 6) × 75 + (7 + 8) × 2 |
63 – 38 | 255
(9 − 6) × 75 + (7 + 8) × 2 |
|
64 |
| 9 | DIGMYINFO | MODIFYING
(6.5 seconds) |
73 – 38 | 74 | ||
