LIV2026GF
From Countdown
Episode LIVE2026GF was played on 20 June 2026 as the grand final of Co:Liverpool 2026.
Dylan Taylor played Tom Stevenson, with Dylan Taylor winning 58 – 48. The host was MSR, the board assistant was Diane Bromilow, and the lexicographer and arithmetician was Stephen Read.
Thanks to Euan Crabb for this recap, who also solved the conundrum.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dylan Taylor | Score | Tom Stevenson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NFEAREDCO | ENFORCED | 8 – 8 | ENFORCED | 8 | |
| 2 | ANLOIGSPR | PAROLING | 16 – 16 | PAROLING | SPARLING | 16 |
| 3 | TMSROEUMW | SUMMER | 22 – 22 | MOWERS | RUMMEST | 23 |
| 4 | 6 10 9 2 1 1 → 818 | 819
(10 × 9 + 1) × (6 + 2 + 1) |
29 – 29 | 819
(10 + 2 + 1) × 9 × (6 + 1) |
|
30 |
| 5 | TAJKUIDEA | AUDIT | 34 – 34 | AUDIT | ADIEU, ADUKI, JUKED, KADAI, KAIJU, KIAAT, KITED, KUTAI | 35 |
| 6 | SCSLEIEFH | SELFISH | 41 – 41 | SELFISH | SHELFIES | 43 |
| 7 | IRXEOTTLI | TRIOLET | 48 – 48 | TRIOLET | 50 | |
| 8 | 3 7 2 6 10 8 → 815 | 815
(10 + 7) × 8 × 6 + 2 − 3 |
58 – 48 | 816 |
|
60 |
| 9 | AACALMBRO | ramcaloba ☓
(25 seconds) |
58 – 48 | rocambola ☓
(3 seconds) |
CARAMBOLA | 70 |