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Episode 6221

From Countdown

Episode 6221 was broadcast on 5 October 2015, as part of Series 73.

Matt Le Tissier played John Hardie, with John Hardie winning 102 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Graeme Le Saux, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Matt Le Tissier Score John Hardie Others Max.
1 TSRISETAN NATTERS 7 – 0 trainers ☓ RATTINESS*, RESISTANT, STRAITENS*, TARTINESS 18
2 TGDIOEGIN DIETING 14 – 7 EDITING EDITION, IGNITED 25
3 50 7 2 6 3 10 → 264 263 14 – 17 264
(50 − 6) × 2 × 3


35
TTT HADBEGAN He had a liking for loud rock music and began to do this. HEADBANG
4 SYMZOIANR MOANS 14 – 24 MANOIRS MASONRY*, MYROSIN*, MYSORIN* 42
5 HROEFRONW frowner ☓ 14 – 24 frowner ☓ HORNERO*, WOONERF* 49
6 75 100 50 25 8 6 → 499 500
6 × 100 − 75 − 25
21 – 31 500
(100 + 50 + 75 + 25) × (8 − 6)

RR: 499 = (8 ÷ (100 ÷ 50) + 75) × 6 + 25

59
7 GPMAIRSEP MAPPERS 28 – 38 MAGPIES EPIGRAMS*, GRAMPIES, PRIMAGES* 67
8 LQHOEATBT BATTLE 34 – 44 BOTTLE OATHLET 74
9 75 3 4 7 3 9 → 223 223
3 × 75 − (9 − 7)
44 – 54 223
3 × 75 − (9 − 7)


84
TTT KIDDYSAT Do these insects know what's what when it comes to children's books? KATYDIDS
10 GNWSUEOAP WAGONS 44 – 61 WEAPONS POSAUNE* 91
11 TRVIUSAME VIRTUES 51 – 68 MURIATE MURIATES 99
12 SFLXAUEOT FAULTS 51 – 75 SULFATE FAUXEST*, FOLATES*, FOULEST*, FLUATES*, LUXATES*, SEXTULA* 106
13 KMTEANBIC MEANT 51 – 82 AMBIENT BEATNIK, CABINET, NEMATIC*, NETBACK* 113
14 100 9 8 6 10 1 → 278 276 51 – 92 278
(100 − 10) × (9 − 6) + 8


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15 DIDTHELEG 51 – 102 DELIGHTED
(3 seconds)
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