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Episode 2495
From Countdown
Episode 2495 was broadcast on 7 April 1999, as part of Series 40.
Daniel Holloway played David McCarron, with David McCarron winning 50 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sarah Kennedy, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Daniel Holloway | Score | David McCarron | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RMZOEAYLN | MORAL | 0 – 6 | NAMELY | ALMONER, ALMONRY*, ANYMORE* | 7 |
| 2 | KIDNEDGAT | DATING | 6 – 12 | DATING | TEDDING | 14 |
| 3 | RTCOEAJNW | CANTER | 12 – 18 | TRANCE | ENACTOR*, JACONET | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 9 6 2 5 → 137 | 137
(75 − 6) × 2 − (9 − 5 − 3) |
22 – 18 | 135 |
|
31 |
| SST | IDONTRAIT | TRADITION | ||||
| 5 | GEBPIVSAM | AGEISM | 28 – 18 | BEAMS | MAGPIES, MISGAVE* | 38 |
| 6 | RXNOEUCRD | UNDER | 28 – 24 | CRUDER | ROUNDER | 45 |
| 7 | TEWSIFBAC | facist ☓ | 28 – 30 | FACETS | BIFACES* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 3 8 9 1 8 → 428 | 428
(8 + 9) × 25 + 3 |
38 – 40 | 428
(8 + 9) × 25 + 3 |
|
62 |
| 9 | LIMPSTONE | 38 – 50 | SIMPLETON
(8.25 seconds) |
72 | ||
