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Episode 2457
From Countdown
Episode 2457 was broadcast on 12 February 1999, as part of Series 40.
Alan Williams played Lillias Thompson, with Alan Williams winning 48 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Arthur Smith, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Williams | Score | Lillias Thompson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NFUOITRNA | FOUNTAIN | 8 – 8 | FOUNTAIN | 8 | |
| 2 | SDETIEMWA | MEDIATES | 16 – 8 | WAISTED | SIDEMEAT* | 16 |
| 3 | LGNOAYELG | GALLEON | 23 – 8 | LEGAL | 23 | |
| 4 | 50 6 7 10 7 10 → 267 | 260 ☓ | 23 – 8 | 256 |
CV: 267 = (50 − 10) × 7 − (7 + 6) |
33 |
| SST | MOONPANIC | COMPANION | ||||
| 5 | NGPOEAXKL | PLANK | 28 – 8 | polaxe ☓ | KALONG*, KLAXON, POLEAX, PONGAL* | 39 |
| 6 | TRDIEQRUD | druid ☓ | 28 – 13 | TIRED | QUIRTED, RUDDIER | 46 |
| 7 | OEIPBTOSR | POSTER | 28 – 20 | RIPOSTE | BIOTOPES*, ROBOTISE, TROOPIES* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 10 8 8 6 3 → 875 | 875
(10 × 3 + 6 − 8 ÷ 8) × 25 |
38 – 20 | — |
|
64 |
| 9 | ILOVFOURS | FRIVOLOUS
(2 seconds) |
48 – 20 | 74 | ||
