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Episode 2565
From Countdown
Episode 2565 was broadcast on 14 July 1999, as part of Series 41.
Kay Powick played Marjorie Turner, with Kay Powick winning 52 – 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Don Black, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kay Powick | Score | Marjorie Turner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTMFEIAES | FIRMEST | 7 – 0 | STRIFE | EMIRATES, FRAMESET*, STEAMIER | 8 |
| 2 | GRZOIATEN | TEARING | 14 – 0 | teazing ☓ | NOTARIZE*, ORGANIZE | 16 |
| 3 | DYCLUEAON | CELADON | 21 – 0 | CLOUDY | CONDYLE*, UNLACED* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 6 5 4 9 3 → 129 | 129 ☓ | 21 – 0 | 129 ☓ |
CV: 129 = (50 − 6 − (5 − 4)) × 3 |
33 |
| SST | TINMENE | EMINENT | ||||
| 5 | JWVBIEIMO | MOVIE | 26 – 5 | MOVIE | BIOME*, BOWIE | 38 |
| 6 | SBRTAEIAD | BRIDES | 26 – 12 | BRAISED | RADIATES, TRIBADES* | 46 |
| 7 | HCNUOSERI | CHOSEN | 32 – 18 | CURIOS | CHORINES*, UNHEROIC | 54 |
| 8 | 50 2 7 2 5 1 → 132 | 132
50 × 2 + 7 × 5 − (2 + 1) |
42 – 18 | 131 |
|
64 |
| 9 | LONGSINCE | ENCLOSING
(5 seconds) |
52 – 18 | 74 | ||
