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Episode 2479
From Countdown
Episode 2479 was broadcast on 16 March 1999, as part of Series 40.
Stan Arnott played Ben Furness, with Ben Furness winning 40 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stan Arnott | Score | Ben Furness | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBOAZSEJC | OBJECTS | 7 – 0 | COATS | 7 | |
| 2 | NKDIOFEPA | PIANO | 7 – 6 | PAINED | DAIKON*, FINKED*, KIDNAP, KNIFED*, OINKED*, OPINED*, PINKED* | 13 |
| 3 | MNIUCBEVA | MINCE | 7 – 12 | ACUMEN | AMEBIC*, CABMEN*, CINEMA*, CUMBIA*, ICEMAN*, VICUNA | 19 |
| 4 | 100 9 8 4 10 7 → 522 | — | 7 – 19 | 525
(9 − 4) × 100 + 10 + 8 + 7 |
CV: 522 = 9 × 7 × 10 − 100 − 8 |
29 |
| SST | BLIXFEEL | FLEXIBLE | ||||
| 5 | FRSIEODND | nodders ☓ | 7 – 26 | FRIENDS | INDORSED | 37 |
| 6 | SRAEMTISV | STRIVES | 14 – 33 | STREAMS | ASTERISM*, SMARTIES | 45 |
| 7 | RDNAIDEWA | DRAINED | 21 – 40 | DRAINED | ARANEID*, AWARDED*, DANDIER* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 50 25 100 5 4 → 697 | 696
(100 + 25) × 5 + 75 − 4 |
28 – 40 | — |
CV: 697 = (100 + 75) × 4 − (5 − 50 ÷ 25) |
62 |
| 9 | DIRECTSID | 28 – 40 | DISCREDIT | 72 | ||
