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Episode 2587
From Countdown
Episode 2587 was broadcast on 27 August 1999, as part of Series 41.
Rory Dunlop played Kristian Saether, with Rory Dunlop winning 56 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Siân Lloyd, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rory Dunlop | Score | Kristian Saether | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWASEAPRN | pawners ☓ | 0 – 7 | SPAWNER | PRAWNERS* | 8 |
| 2 | LITOEVDBI | VIOLET | 6 – 13 | BOLTED | BOILED*, BOILIE*, BOLIDE*, LIBIDO*, TOILED*, VIDIOT*, VOLTED* | 14 |
| 3 | MMAOHEQTO | MOTH | 10 – 17 | HOME | MAHOE*, METHO*, TOMME* | 19 |
| 4 | 50 4 7 10 2 6 → 278 | 278
(50 − 2) × 6 − 10 |
20 – 27 | 278
6 × 50 − (7 + 4) × 2 |
|
29 |
| SST | VIPERMO | IMPROVE | ||||
| 5 | WIRNEUDLS | SWINDLER | 28 – 27 | REWINDS | 37 | |
| 6 | GFIGENALR | REGALING | 36 – 35 | REGALING | FINAGLER*, GANGLIER* | 45 |
| 7 | BITZEESYG | BITES | 36 – 41 | BEGETS | BIGEYES* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 2 7 6 4 6 → 249 | 249
(6 + 4) × 25 − (7 − 6) |
46 – 51 | 249
(6 + 4) × 25 − (7 − 6) |
|
62 |
| 9 | RAINPOTTI | PARTITION
(5 seconds) |
56 – 51 | 72 | ||
