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Episode 2647
From Countdown
Episode 2647 was broadcast on 19 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Margaret Foster played Steven Shepherd, with Margaret Foster winning 69 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Vijay Amritraj, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Margaret Foster | Score | Steven Shepherd | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCWEIERMS | MERITS | 6 – 0 | micers ☓ | CERMETS*, EMETICS*, MERCIES*, METIERS*, METRICS*, RECITES, TIERCES* | 7 |
| 2 | GDOURLATE | GRATED | 12 – 0 | GREAT | OUTRAGED | 15 |
| 3 | NDYIOEVSB | BOVINE | 18 – 6 | BODIES | BOVINES*, DISOBEY | 22 |
| 4 | 50 1 7 7 5 4 → 427 | 427
(7 + 1) × 50 + 5 × 4 + 7 |
28 – 6 | 431 |
|
32 |
| SST | HOYSOC | CHOOSY | ||||
| 5 | NGTAEPHIS | HEAPING | 35 – 13 | PASTING | THESPIAN | 40 |
| 6 | RLJQUAECG | CLAQUE | 41 – 13 | laquer ☓ | LACQUER | 47 |
| 7 | NHTIREADG | THREADING | 59 – 31 | THREADING | 65 | |
| 8 | 25 5 8 2 1 6 → 535 | 526 ☓ | 59 – 31 | — |
CV: 535 = ((6 − 2) × 25 + 8 − 1) × 5 |
75 |
| 9 | ZERORITER | TERRORIZE
(2.5 seconds) |
69 – 31 | 85 | ||
