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Episode 2454
From Countdown
Episode 2454 was broadcast on 9 February 1999, as part of Series 40.
Pauline Latham played Lester Mak, with Lester Mak winning 45 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Arthur Smith, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Pauline Latham | Score | Lester Mak | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TMNLOEAIR | MENTAL | 0 – 8 | RELATION | ORIENTAL*, TERMINAL, TRAMLINE | 8 |
| 2 | GONUZLIWB | BLOWING | 7 – 8 | BINGO | BLOWGUN, BOWLING | 15 |
| 3 | CFMREAEYI | FIERCE | 13 – 14 | CREAMY | AMERCE*, FAERIE*, FIACRE*, RACEME*, RAMIFY*, REFACE | 21 |
| 4 | 75 50 25 7 5 3 → 935 | 928
(7 + 5) × 75 + 25 + 3 |
18 – 14 | — |
CV: 935 = (75 + 50 + 5) × 7 + 25 |
31 |
| SST | DATABLEAP | ADAPTABLE | ||||
| 5 | HRSAODNET | HARDEST | 25 – 21 | TRASHED | HARDSTONE* | 49 |
| 6 | RCMIAEGKO | MOCKER | 25 – 28 | GRIMACE | CORKAGE* | 56 |
| 7 | IXRANVSEW | RAVINES | 32 – 35 | WAIVERS | WIVERNS* | 63 |
| 8 | 100 50 5 2 5 10 → 147 | 147
100 + 50 − (5 − 2) |
42 – 45 | 147
100 + 50 − (5 − 2) |
|
73 |
| 9 | SUETSKORN | 42 – 45 | SUNSTROKE | 83 | ||
