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Episode 2553
From Countdown
Episode 2553 was broadcast on 28 June 1999, as part of Series 41.
Bobby Johnson played Scott Mearns, with Scott Mearns winning 80 – 12. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bobby Johnson | Score | Scott Mearns | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCOWIESAL | CLOVES | 6 – 6 | VIOLAS | VOCALISE, WAVICLES* | 8 |
| 2 | TURTLINPE | PUNTER | 12 – 12 | PUTTER | INPUTTER | 16 |
| 3 | HMTGAEISR | STREAM | 12 – 20 | MIGRATES | MAGISTER*, STERIGMA* | 24 |
| 4 | 75 100 25 50 9 4 → 107 | 107 ☓ | 12 – 30 | 107
75 ÷ 25 + 4 + 100 |
|
34 |
| SST | GAINAPPLE | APPEALING | ||||
| 5 | DLGOAUYTW | TODAY | 12 – 36 | OUTLAY | DAYGLO*, LAYOUT*, OUTLAW* | 40 |
| 6 | PNSEICOME | compense ☓ | 12 – 42 | COPIES | SPECIMEN* | 48 |
| 7 | RTRISGANE | STARRING | 12 – 60 | SERRATING | ARRESTING | 66 |
| 8 | 100 1 1 3 9 8 → 946 | 943 | 12 – 70 | 946
(100 + 8 − 3) × 9 + 1 |
|
76 |
| 9 | VIPERWEED | 12 – 80 | PREVIEWED
(1.25 seconds) |
86 | ||
