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Episode 2491
From Countdown
Episode 2491 was broadcast on 1 April 1999, as part of Series 40.
Daniel Holloway played Sylvia Walton, with Daniel Holloway winning 53 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Daniel Holloway | Score | Sylvia Walton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YTNEAEGTH | EATEN | 0 – 6 | NEGATE | TENTAGE | 7 |
| 2 | PZIYUSIFN | UNZIPS | 6 – 6 | UNIFY | 13 | |
| 3 | MDSEAUVML | SLAMMED | 13 – 13 | SLUMMED | AVULSED* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 9 2 8 9 5 → 749 | 748 | 13 – 23 | 749
(5 + 8 + 2) × 50 − 9 ÷ 9 |
|
30 |
| SST | PUPLES | SUPPLE | ||||
| 5 | TPIRTEOFN | POINTER | 20 – 30 | POTTIER | PORTENT, PROTEIN, REPOINT*, TRITONE* | 37 |
| 6 | RDCEAINTL | CANDLE | 26 – 36 | RANCID | ARTICLED, CLARINET, DICENTRA*, LACERTID* | 45 |
| 7 | GDOSRIALE | GLIDERS | 33 – 43 | LODGERS | DARIOLES*, GIRASOLE, SERAGLIO | 53 |
| 8 | 25 2 3 6 3 2 → 109 | 109
(3 × 2 − 2) × 25 + 6 + 3 |
43 – 43 | 112 |
|
63 |
| 9 | JUNCOGRIN | CONJURING
(14.5 seconds) |
53 – 43 | 73 | ||
