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Episode 2482
From Countdown
Episode 2482 was broadcast on 19 March 1999, as part of Series 40.
Andrew Booth played Mark Darch, with Mark Darch winning 45 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Booth | Score | Mark Darch | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YGTAIRERS | REGISTRY | 8 – 0 | GAITERS | 8 | |
| 2 | NTGAOEPLA | pontage ☓ | 8 – 7 | PAGEANT | POLENTA*, TANGELO* | 15 |
| 3 | RMDBIEONH | BROMIDE | 15 – 14 | BROMIDE | BROMINE, HEIRDOM*, MINORED* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 8 2 1 7 6 → 564 | 558 | 15 – 21 | 563
(8 + 2 + 1) × 50 + 7 + 6 |
CV: 564 = (50 + 7) × (8 + 2) − 6 |
32 |
| SST | YEARDYVE | EVERYDAY | ||||
| 5 | TPBAIUCSE | bicuspate ☓ | 15 – 28 | BAPTISE | ASEPTIC*, AUSPICE*, CUSPATE*, PACIEST*, TEACUPS, UPBEATS* | 39 |
| 6 | QRCAIJARC | ARIA | 19 – 32 | AJAR | ACCRA*, CIRCA, CRAIC* | 44 |
| 7 | RXNEOITLT | TOILET | 25 – 38 | TOILET | RETINOL, TRIOLET*, TRITONE | 51 |
| 8 | 75 7 6 4 5 10 → 329 | 329 ☓ | 25 – 45 | 328
(75 + 7) × 4 |
CV: 329 = (75 + 7) × 4 + 6 − 5 |
61 |
| 9 | AGLIBLUNI | 25 – 45 | ☓
(12 seconds) |
BILINGUAL | 71 | |
