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Episode 2544

From Countdown

Episode 2544 was broadcast on 15 June 1999, as part of Series 40.

Paul Kerry played Bobby Johnson, with Bobby Johnson winning 46 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Paul Kerry Score Bobby Johnson Others Max.
1 JBAUTEZNI BUTANE 6 – 6 BUTANE AUNTIE*, BEZANT* 6
2 RBGAELIST regails ☓ 6 – 13 RETAILS LIBRATES*, REGALIST*, TABLIERS* 14
3 MOYANEDIR REMAIN 12 – 19 DOMAIN DAIRYMEN 22
4 25 2 1 10 6 1 → 484 478
(1 + 2) × 6 × (25 + 1) + 10
17 – 19 482 ☓

CV: 484 = (2 × 25 − 1) × 10 − 6

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SST FOMPERR PERFORM
5 PCWSAEUTD PAUSED 23 – 25 PASTED CUSPATE, TEACUPS, UPDATES 39
6 RENIMAPED REMAINED 31 – 33 REMAINED DAMPENER* 47
7 QOGSLAITV VIOLAS 37 – 39 VIOLAS GASLIT*, GLOATS, OGIVAL*, VITALS* 53
8 10 10 5 3 4 9 → 788 787
(3 + 5) × 10 × 10 − (9 + 4)
44 – 46 787
(3 + 5) × 10 × 10 − (9 + 4)

Best: 789 = (10 + 5) × 4 × (10 + 3) + 9

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9 FROGYLAND 44 – 46 DRAGONFLY 70