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Episode 2669
From Countdown
Episode 2669 was broadcast on 21 December 1999, and was the third quarter-final of Series 41.
Simon Cooper played Margaret Foster, with Simon Cooper winning 57 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Simon Cooper | Score | Margaret Foster | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MRYHEAEST | MASTERY | 7 – 7 | HEATERS | ERYTHEMAS | 18 |
| 2 | VNGIAOJRE | VINEGAR | 14 – 14 | VINEGAR | REAVING* | 25 |
| 3 | TNCDBIAED | DECANT | 20 – 20 | DECANT | BANDIED*, CABINED*, CABINET, CANDIED* | 32 |
| 4 | 75 1 3 1 7 9 → 645 | 646
((75 - 3) x 9) - (1 + 1) |
27 – 20 | 640 |
CV: 645 = ((75 - 3 - 1) x 9) + 7 - 1 |
42 |
| 5 | CSLAOISRE | CLASSIER | 35 – 28 | CLASSIER | CALORIES, CARIOLES*, CELOSIAS*, ESCOLARS*, LACROSSE, SOLARISE* | 50 |
| 6 | TYKMOEIGT | TOTEM | 40 – 33 | MOTET | MOIETY | 56 |
| 7 | NLRAEEZQT | LEANER | 40 – 40 | ETERNAL | 63 | |
| 8 | 2 3 1 10 2 1 → 128 | 129
(((3 x 2 x 2) + 1) x 10) - 1 |
47 – 40 | 121 |
CV: 128 = ((3 x 10) + 1 + 1) x 2 x 2 |
73 |
| 9 | LASTMINUT | STIMULANT
(3.5 seconds) |
57 – 40 | 83 |
