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Episode 2496
From Countdown
Episode 2496 was broadcast on 8 April 1999, as part of Series 40.
David McCarron played Jane Taylor, with David McCarron winning 56 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sarah Kennedy, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David McCarron | Score | Jane Taylor | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUNGOTLEF | LOUNGE | 6 – 6 | TONGUE | FULGENT*, GLUTTON | 7 |
| 2 | AIESHSROD | DOSSIER | 13 – 6 | SHARED | RADISHES | 15 |
| 3 | GIYTALREE | GREATLY | 20 – 13 | GREATLY | LITREAGE*, REGALITY | 23 |
| 4 | 25 50 9 7 6 9 → 506 | 509
(7 − 6 + 9) × 50 + 9 |
27 – 13 | — |
CV: 506 = (50 + 6) × 9 + 9 − 7 |
33 |
| SST | HENSOC | CHOSEN | ||||
| 5 | IAUSMTLEQ | SALUTE | 33 – 19 | LAMEST | LIQUATES*, SIMULATE, TEQUILAS | 41 |
| 6 | NILTEBWAS | STABLE | 39 – 19 | BASTE | LAWNIEST | 49 |
| 7 | OEAMRNBIS | MARINES | 46 – 26 | BROMINE | BARONIES, MORAINES, ROMAINES*, ROMANISE* | 57 |
| 8 | 50 2 1 5 10 6 → 826 | 821 | 46 – 36 | 826
(10 + 6) × (50 + 2) − 5 − 1 |
|
67 |
| 9 | GRENADINI | INGRAINED
(5 seconds) |
56 – 36 | 77 | ||
