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Episode 4243

From Countdown

Episode 4243 was broadcast on 27 November 2006, as part of Series 55.

Chris McHenry played David Langer, with Chris McHenry winning 79 – 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mel Giedroyc, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Chris McHenry Score David Langer Others Max.
1 RDBEUOSQP PRUDES 6 – 0 droups ☓ ROSEBUD* 7
2 DTPYIEASB BAITED 6 – 8 BAPTISED 15
3 PSREOAFNG PERSONA 13 – 15 SPONGER PROFANES* 23
4 LRSTOAOEN ATONES 19 – 15 laster ☓ ORTOLANS 31
5 100 8 2 9 7 5 → 461 461 ☓ 19 – 25 461
(100 − 9) × 5 + 8 − 2


41
TTT PARISROT Think taxi, tax and taxiing. AIRPORTS
6 ZMTNAEAEL MANTLE 25 – 31 MENTAL EMANATE*, ENEMATA*, MALEATE*, MANATEE, MELAENA* 48
7 MTSIEIMWT MISTIME 32 – 38 MISTIME 55
8 LDTCAEAFS SLATED 38 – 44 LASTED ACETALS*, CASTLED, FACADES, FALCATE*, LACTASE* 62
9 RNHEUETMD RETUNED 45 – 44 muntered ☓ DENTURE*, TENURED*, THUNDER 69
10 2 6 8 5 10 8 → 510 508 45 – 54 510
(8 × 6 + 5 − 2) × 10


79
TTT BANGBASE What every school sports day should involve. BEANBAGS
11 RNDAEOJRN JARRED 45 – 61 ADORNER 86
12 CHEISNVAX SHAVEN 51 – 67 CHAINS CHAINES* 93
13 DLSUOIRGO GLORIOUS 59 – 67 SOLID 101
14 10 2 3 2 8 6 → 462 462
(6 × 8 − 2) × 10 + 2
69 – 77 462
(6 × 8 − 2) × 10 + 2


111
15 DENCLERIC ENCIRCLED
(6.25 seconds)
79 – 77 121