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Episode 4717

From Countdown

Episode 4717 was broadcast on 21 November 2008, as part of Series 59.

John Matthews played Lee Hesketh, with John Matthews winning 85 – 83. The Dictionary Corner guest was Pam Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection John Matthews Score Lee Hesketh Others Max.
1 TCRZIEAYS CRAZIEST 8 – 8 CRAZIEST 8
2 CELONHARO LOANER 14 – 14 ORACLE CHALONE*, CHARNEL*, CHOLERA, CHORALE*, CORNEAL, CORONAE*, CORONAL* 15
3 LSFDEIESN DEFINES 21 – 21 FELINES FINESSED*, IDLENESS* 23
4 NETRAQPIX PAINTER 28 – 28 PAINTER PERTAIN, REPAINT* 30
5 75 4 5 3 1 1 → 584 584
(75 − 1 − 1) × (3 + 5)
38 – 38 584
(75 − 1 − 1) × (3 + 5)


40
TTT OPENRANT It's her business to ensure you enjoy her business. PATRONNE
6 NETAMFETS MEANEST 45 – 45 FATTENS METATES*, NEATEST* 47
7 HRNRTUAIP PURITAN 52 – 45 HAUNT 54
8 TEMBADOST BOASTED 59 – 45 8 SABOTED*, STOMATE*, TOASTED 61
9 JRPBOIODD PROD 59 – 50 BROOD BIPOD*, DOBRO*, DROID*, DROOB*, DROOP 66
10 50 4 9 8 6 8 → 142 142
50 × (9 − 6) − 8
69 – 60 142
50 × (9 − 6) − 8


76
TTT ZACROAMS It's small balls, from such a big cow. SCAMORZA
11 LKTLIOESV vollies ☓ 69 – 60 lovliest ☓ SKILLET, STOKVEL*, VILLOSE*, VIOLETS 83
12 MAREGNURA gearman ☓ 69 – 67 MANAGER ARRANGE* 90
13 MDDPSIEOG POISED 75 – 73 PODGES DEMIGODS 98
14 25 1 9 3 2 2 → 122 122
(2 + 2 + 1) × 25 − 3
85 – 83 122
(3 + 2) × 25 − 2 − 1


108
15 CRONEHUNT 85 – 83 TRUNCHEON 118