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Episode 2549

From Countdown

Episode 2549 was broadcast on 22 June 1999, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 40.

Pamela Roud played Vicky Smith, with Pamela Roud winning 74 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Pamela Roud Score Vicky Smith Others Max.
1 CNRSEOITA CREATIONS 18 – 18 CREATIONS ACTIONERS*, NARCOTISE*, REACTIONS 18
2 KFMUEIQWR QUIRE 23 – 23 QUIRE FUMIER 24
3 DNTHAEISG SAINTED 23 – 31 HEADINGS HANDIEST, SEDATING, SHEADING*, STEADING* 32
4 50 6 3 6 1 5 → 230 230
(50 − 3 − 1) × 5
33 – 41 230
(50 − 3 − 1) × 5


42
SST LABELIER RELIABLE
5 PVBEOATDF BOATED 39 – 47 BOATED BOVATE 48
6 NRWSIEALP PRALINES 47 – 47 PLAINER SLIPWARE* 56
7 CDGEIATRH RIGHTED 54 – 54 CHARTED TRACHEID* 64
8 4 9 8 1 7 2 → 152 152
(9 × 8 + 4) × 2
64 – 54 152 ☓


74
9 MARYSTONE MONASTERY
(2.25 seconds)
74 – 54 84