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Episode 2621
From Countdown
Episode 2621 was broadcast on 14 October 1999, as part of Series 41.
Edward Mundell played Alix Anderson, with Alix Anderson winning 54 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Edward Mundell | Score | Alix Anderson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FTNGIAOAL | LOFTING | 0 – 8 | FLOATING | 8 | |
| 2 | VFSUEKNOR | OVERS | 5 – 13 | SNORE | NERVOUS | 15 |
| 3 | PDTPEAIAS | ADAPTS | 11 – 19 | TAPPED | ADIPATES* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 6 5 3 9 4 → 863 | — | 11 – 26 | 867
4 × 25 × 9 − (6 × 5 + 3) |
CV: 862/864 Best: 864 = ((25 + 3) × 5 + 4) × 6 |
30 |
| SST | VISVIRUNG | SURVIVING | ||||
| 5 | TCZIEIWDU | TWICE | 16 – 31 | TWICE | CITED*, CUTIE*, DUCTI*, EDICT | 35 |
| 6 | RYNSOEIEL | SENIOR | 22 – 37 | INSOLE | LIERNES*, LOERIES*, LORNIES*, RELINES | 42 |
| 7 | SRHEITYAD | shired ☓ | 22 – 44 | SHIRTED | HARDIEST, HAYRIDES*, HYDRATES*, HYSTERIA | 50 |
| 8 | 50 6 3 8 9 7 → 349 | 349
50 × 7 − (9 − 8) |
32 – 54 | 349
50 × 7 − (9 − 8) |
|
60 |
| 9 | NICOLSTUM | COLUMNIST
(17.75 seconds) |
42 – 54 | 70 | ||
