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...that former host Des Lynam returned as the Dictionary Corner guest for Countdown's 5000th episode celebrations, with his presence recognised through the conundrum DESLHINAM?
...that Series 38 quarter-finalist Jill Bright had a 36 point lead in her second heat game after kicking off with back-to-back nine-letter words?
...that Series 64 champion Edward McCullagh (pictured) scored the maximum points available in 95 of the 120 rounds played in his heat games?
...that Series 48 champion Julian Fell scored maximum points in 94 of his 120 heat rounds, over nine years before McCullagh and without the aid of Apterous?

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