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Episode 2546
From Countdown
Episode 2546 was broadcast on 17 June 1999, and was the first quarter-final of Series 40.
Peter Hutchings played Stan Arnott, with Peter Hutchings winning 42 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Hutchings | Score | Stan Arnott | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLBOADILE | BOLTED | 0 – 8 | BALLOTED | 8 | |
| 2 | DRAONWEMI | ONWARD | 6 – 14 | WARNED | AIRWOMEN | 16 |
| 3 | OENTSAGPI | PIGEONS | 13 – 21 | POSTING | PINOTAGE*, PONGIEST | 24 |
| 4 | 25 10 4 5 3 1 → 552 | 551
(4 + 5 + 3 + 10) × 25 + 1 |
20 – 21 | 550 |
CV: 552 = (4 × 25 + 10) × 5 + 3 − 1 |
34 |
| SST | STYRUT | TRUSTY | ||||
| 5 | TZEORSEIT | resort ☓ | 20 – 27 | SETTER | ROSETTE, TESTIER*, TETROSE*, ZESTIER | 41 |
| 6 | DGPEASONV | SPONGED | 27 – 27 | DOSAGE | DAPSONE*, DOGNAPS* | 48 |
| 7 | JCEAYROBI | COBRA | 32 – 32 | BRACE | AEROBIC | 55 |
| 8 | 25 4 1 9 8 6 → 705 | 708 | 32 – 39 | 706
4 × 25 × (8 − 1) + 6 |
CV: 705 = (9 × 25 + 8) × (4 − 1) + 6 |
65 |
| 9 | MUSICTOES | CUSTOMISE
(5.5 seconds) |
42 – 39 | 75 | ||
