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Episode 2653
From Countdown
Episode 2653 was broadcast on 29 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Mandy Brazier played Perry Poole, with Perry Poole winning 56 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mandy Brazier | Score | Perry Poole | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLIEXRALO | mailer ☓ | 0 – 6 | MILLER | LOAMIER | 7 |
| 2 | GPCUAELRS | PAGERS | 6 – 12 | SPACER | EARPLUGS, SPECULAR | 15 |
| 3 | WFTIEIRMU | FRUIT | 11 – 17 | MITRE | FUMIER | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 9 1 9 6 → 530 | 530
(9 − 2) × 75 + 6 − 1 |
21 – 27 | 530
(9 − 2) × 75 + 6 − 1 |
|
31 |
| SST | TINMENE | EMINENT | ||||
| 5 | RNCAEIDSP | PRANCED | 28 – 34 | PRANCED | PRESCIND*, SPRAINED | 39 |
| 6 | SMYOEADSE | MASSED | 34 – 40 | MASSED | SAMOYEDS | 47 |
| 7 | VNGOAEQRL | LONGER | 40 – 46 | LOVAGE | VERONAL | 54 |
| 8 | 75 7 3 9 5 4 → 906 | 906
(9 + 3) × 75 + 7 + 4 − 5 |
50 – 56 | 906
(9 + 3) × 75 + 7 − 5 + 4 |
|
64 |
| 9 | CICELYSON | ☓
(29.75 seconds) |
50 – 56 | scenicly ☓
(15 seconds) |
CONCISELY | 74 |
