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Episode 2564
From Countdown
Episode 2564 was broadcast on 13 July 1999, as part of Series 41.
Kay Powick played Will Drever, with Kay Powick winning 55 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Don Black, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kay Powick | Score | Will Drever | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THMSAEOIR | SMOTHER | 7 – 7 | MOTHERS | AMORTISE, ATOMISER, HOARIEST*, ISOTHERM* | 8 |
| 2 | NLWDUEAIT | WALNUT | 13 – 13 | DILATE | DILUENT*, INDWELT*, LANDTIE*, UNIDEAL*, WETLAND | 15 |
| 3 | KRVSEAOEN | SNEAKER | 20 – 13 | RAVENS | EVOKERS*, OVERSEA*, REVOKES* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 25 75 8 8 4 → 778 | 779
8 × 100 − 25 + 4 |
27 – 20 | 779
8 × 100 − 25 + 4 |
CV: 778 = (100 − 75 ÷ 25) × 8 + 8 ÷ 4 |
32 |
| SST | TINLEARN | INTERNAL | ||||
| 5 | LGQPLAIPE | PILLAGE | 34 – 27 | PILLAGE | 39 | |
| 6 | GCTNIEIOF | FICTION | 41 – 34 | FICTION | COIFING*, TIEFING* | 46 |
| 7 | EAUSYRXPD | SPRAYED | 48 – 34 | PRUDES | DASYURE | 53 |
| 8 | 100 7 5 8 1 10 → 951 | 950
100 × (8 + 1) + 10 × 5 |
55 – 34 | 951 ☓ |
CV: 951 = 10 × 100 − (8 − 1) × 7 |
63 |
| 9 | NURSESNOD | resounds ☓
(4.5 seconds) |
55 – 44 | ROUNDNESS
(23.5 seconds) |
73 | |
