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Episode 2668
From Countdown
Episode 2668 was broadcast on 20 December 1999, and was the second quarter-final of Series 41.
Lucy Roberts played Gary Woodward, with Gary Woodward winning 53 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lucy Roberts | Score | Gary Woodward | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRLEAIXTO | EXPORT | 0 – 7 | EXPLOIT | EPILATOR*, EXPIATOR, PETIOLAR* | 8 |
| 2 | NAOFWPSAH | FAWNS | 5 – 12 | SHOWN | POWANS* | 14 |
| 3 | DBDTEIUAP | BAITED | 5 – 19 | AUDITED | UPDATED | 21 |
| 4 | 25 6 3 4 7 8 → 608 | 608
6 × 4 × 25 + 8 |
15 – 29 | 608
6 × 4 × 25 + 8 |
|
31 |
| SST | STARTEM | MATTERS | ||||
| 5 | ESGWNAEMI | ENIGMAS | 22 – 29 | SEWING | GAMINES*, MANEGES*, MEANIES*, MENAGES*, NEMESIA*, SEAMING*, SEEMING*, SWAGMEN | 38 |
| 6 | TVEALCREE | LEVERET | 29 – 36 | ELEVATE | CERVELAT | 46 |
| 7 | GNOUISDFR | DOUSING | 36 – 43 | SURFING | FUNGOIDS | 54 |
| 8 | 75 7 8 5 9 4 → 274 | 271 | 36 – 53 | 274
(7 − 4) × 75 + 8 × 5 + 9 |
|
64 |
| 9 | EIGHTWINR | WITHERING
(2.5 seconds) |
46 – 53 | 74 | ||
