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{{R-letters |2 |SDWIEPIOF|SWIPED |SWIPED |FODIES*, IODISE, POISED*, WIFIES*| 13|13 | 13}} | {{R-letters |2 |SDWIEPIOF|SWIPED |SWIPED |FODIES*, IODISE, POISED*, WIFIES*| 13|13 | 13}} | ||
{{R-letters |3 |SHRAIEXAN|HERNIAS |NEARISH | | 20|20 | 20}} | {{R-letters |3 |SHRAIEXAN|HERNIAS |NEARISH | | 20|20 | 20}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |CTOUARRSE|OUTRACES |courters ☓|CAROUSER*, CREATORS*, CURATORS, REACTORS| 28|20 | 28}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |CTOUARRSE|OUTRACES |courters ☓|CAROUSER*, CREATORS*, CURATORS*, REACTORS| 28|20 | 28}} |
{{R-numbers |5 | 25|3|4|10|3|9| 593 | {{R-numbers |5 | 25|3|4|10|3|9| 593 | ||
|593|sol1=(25*(9-3)*4)-(10-3) | |593|sol1=(25*(9-3)*4)-(10-3) | ||
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|38|20|38}} | |38|20|38}} | ||
{{R-TTT |PINGLASS|The older they get, the thicker they get|SAPLINGS}} | {{R-TTT |PINGLASS|The older they get, the thicker they get|SAPLINGS}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |6 |CRTLUAEKN|CENTAUR |TRANCE |TRUCKLE, CAULKER*, CENTRAL*, CLUNKER*, NEUTRAL*, NUCLEAR*, TACKLER | + | {{R-letters |6 |CRTLUAEKN|CENTAUR |TRANCE |TRUCKLE, CAULKER*, CENTRAL*, CLUNKER*, NEUTRAL*, NUCLEAR*, TACKLER*, TRUNCAL*, UNCLEAR*, UNCRATE*| 45|20 | 45}} |
{{R-letters |7 |SFPIOIREV|IVORIES |SPIRE |PRIVIES* | 52|20 | 52}} | {{R-letters |7 |SFPIOIREV|IVORIES |SPIRE |PRIVIES* | 52|20 | 52}} | ||
{{R-letters |8 |OGMSADETI|DOGMATISE|STAGED | | 70|20 | 70}} | {{R-letters |8 |OGMSADETI|DOGMATISE|STAGED | | 70|20 | 70}} | ||
Revision as of 07:13, 5 March 2009
Episode 4770 was broadcast on 4 March 2009 as part of Series 60.
Kirk Bevins played Ben Nicholas, with Kirk Bevins winning 126 - 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Phil Hammond, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Bevins' perfect performance is believed to be the first in the history of 15-round televised Countdown.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kirk Bevins | Score | Ben Nicholas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TMGEAECOT | ECOTAGE | 7 – 7 | COTTAGE | 7 | |
| 2 | SDWIEPIOF | SWIPED | 13 – 13 | SWIPED | FODIES*, IODISE, POISED*, WIFIES* | 13 |
| 3 | SHRAIEXAN | HERNIAS | 20 – 20 | NEARISH | 20 | |
| 4 | CTOUARRSE | OUTRACES | 28 – 20 | courters ☓ | CAROUSER*, CREATORS*, CURATORS*, REACTORS | 28 |
| 5 | 25 3 4 10 3 9 → 593 | 593
(25*(9-3)*4)-(10-3) |
38 – 20 | 603 |
|
38 |
| TTT | PINGLASS | The older they get, the thicker they get | SAPLINGS | |||
| 6 | CRTLUAEKN | CENTAUR | 45 – 20 | TRANCE | TRUCKLE, CAULKER*, CENTRAL*, CLUNKER*, NEUTRAL*, NUCLEAR*, TACKLER*, TRUNCAL*, UNCLEAR*, UNCRATE* | 45 |
| 7 | SFPIOIREV | IVORIES | 52 – 20 | SPIRE | PRIVIES* | 52 |
| 8 | OGMSADETI | DOGMATISE | 70 – 20 | STAGED | 70 | |
| 9 | SMJEEARED | SMEARED | 77 – 27 | REDEEMS | EMERSED*, MEDRESE* | 77 |
| 10 | 100 7 1 2 9 6 → 141 | 141
100+(7*6)-1 |
87 – 37 | 141
100+(7*6)-1 |
|
87 |
| TTT | LESSPURE | It puts you off eating lentils for life | REPULSES | |||
| 11 | BDDLIAEIG | ALIBIED | 94 – 37 | BAILED | 94 | |
| 12 | OETQSAEPO | PESETA | 100 – 37 | SPATE | TOPEES* | 100 |
| 13 | NNTIAINOA | NAIANT | 106 – 37 | annoint ☓ | ANOINT*, NATION*, TANNIA*, TANNIN* | 106 |
| 14 | 50 7 1 2 6 2 → 159 | 159
50*(2+1)+7+2 |
116 – 47 | 159
50*(2+1)+7+2 |
|
116 |
| 15 | SMARTIRON | RAINSTORM
(17 seconds) |
126 – 47 | 126 | ||
