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Episode 2573
From Countdown
Episode 2573 was broadcast on 30 July 1999, as part of Series 41.
Christopher Wade played Jill Strangward, with Christopher Wade winning 42 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christopher Wade | Score | Jill Strangward | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FETAYDUGS | FUDGES | 6 – 0 | gaudys ☓ | DEFATS*, DEGUST*, ESTUFA*, FADGES*, FASTED, GAYEST*, GUSTED, SAFETY*, SAUTED*, STAGED*, STAGEY*, STAYED*, STEADY* | 6 |
| 2 | TWIOCNERD | IRONED | 6 – 7 | CROWNED | CENTROID*, DOCTRINE | 14 |
| 3 | AGIPNEDSL | PEDALING | 14 – 15 | PEDALING | PLEADINGS | 32 |
| 4 | 100 3 9 4 7 7 → 652 | 652
(100 x 7) - ((9 + 3) x 4) |
24 – 15 | 651 |
|
42 |
| 5 | DRMOEAYBI | embroid ☓ | 24 – 21 | DREAMY | EMBRYOID | 50 |
| 6 | FEJALTIWR | RETAIL | 30 – 27 | FALTER | ARTELI*, FERIAL*, FILTER, JAILER*, LIFTER*, TRIFLE*, WAILER*, WAITER | 56 |
| 7 | QTGTEIOZP | PETIT | 35 – 27 | pottie ☓ | TIPTOE | 62 |
| 8 | 100 50 7 3 9 9 → 328 | 327
(100 + 9) x 3 |
42 – 34 | 327
(100 + 9) x 3 |
CV: 328 = ((100 - 7) x 3) + 50 - (9 / 9) |
72 |
| 9 | RAREDUETS | 42 – 34 | TREASURED | 82 |
