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[[Coral Heath]] played [[Yvonne Parkes]], with Coral Heath winning {{score|97|28}}. The [[presenter]] was [[Nick Hewer]], the [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Linda Papadopoulos]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Coral Heath]] played [[Yvonne Parkes]], with Coral Heath winning {{score|97|28}}. The [[presenter]] was [[Nick Hewer]], the [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Linda Papadopoulos]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE 1: This episode (and the [[Episode 7452|following episode]]) premiered on {{w|More4}}, due to coverage of the {{w|English cricket team in India in 2020–21|2021 Anthony de Mello Trophy}}. This marked the first occurrence of a new episode of ''[[Countdown]]'' premiering on More4 (excluding ''[[Celebrity Countdown]]''). | ||
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| + | NOTE 2: The solution to the second [[Teatime Teaser]], {{word|maneater {{x}}}}, is invalid as it is hyphenated in the [[Oxford Dictionaries Premium|ODP]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220410082454/https://www.lexico.com/definition/man-eater] | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|739 | |739 | ||
|20|5|23}} | |20|5|23}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |HOTCORES|The American singer rummages around for a smoke.|CHEROOTS}} | + | {{R-TTT |HOTCORES|The {{w|Cher|American singer}} rummages around for a smoke.|CHEROOTS}} |
{{R-letters |4 |SDLWAOEIR|DOWELS |WIRED |DARIOLES, RADIOLES* | 26|5 | 31}} | {{R-letters |4 |SDLWAOEIR|DOWELS |WIRED |DARIOLES, RADIOLES* | 26|5 | 31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |TACOKENJT|TOKEN |JACKET |JACONET | 26|11 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |TACOKENJT|TOKEN |JACKET |JACONET | 26|11 | 38}} | ||
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|rr=930|solrr=(50 × 9 + 5 × 3) × 8 ÷ 4 | |rr=930|solrr=(50 × 9 + 5 × 3) × 8 ÷ 4 | ||
|33|11|48}} | |33|11|48}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |SFAMVIUGA|SMUG |GUMS |AGAMIS*, AIMAGS*, GUAVAS, MAFIAS| 37|15 | 54}} | + | {{R-letters |7 |SFAMVIUGA|SMUG |GUMS |AGAMIS*, AIMAGS*, GUAVAS, MAFIAS*| 37|15 | 54}} |
{{R-letters |8 |LCWMOAEIP|CLIME |wimpole {{x}}|COMPILE, POLEMIC | 42|15 | 61}} | {{R-letters |8 |LCWMOAEIP|CLIME |wimpole {{x}}|COMPILE, POLEMIC | 42|15 | 61}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|8|6|1|1|3| 392 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|8|6|1|1|3| 392 | ||
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|482 | |482 | ||
|87|28|121}} | |87|28|121}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|CUTSSDEEP|c1time=19. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|CUTSSDEEP|c1time=19.25|c1sol=SUSPECTED|97|28|131}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:13, 24 February 2026
Episode 7451 was broadcast on 24 February 2021, as part of Series 83.
Coral Heath played Yvonne Parkes, with Coral Heath winning 97 – 28. The presenter was Nick Hewer, the Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Linda Papadopoulos, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE 1: This episode (and the following episode) premiered on More4, due to coverage of the 2021 Anthony de Mello Trophy. This marked the first occurrence of a new episode of Countdown premiering on More4 (excluding Celebrity Countdown).
NOTE 2: The solution to the second Teatime Teaser, maneater ☓, is invalid as it is hyphenated in the ODP. [1]
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Coral Heath | Score | Yvonne Parkes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRNIOUYTS | STORY | 5 – 0 | — | NITROUS*, OURSINS*, ROUSSIN*, SUITORS*, TURIONS, UNITORS* | 7 |
| 2 | EAIMHBGEP | IMAGE | 10 – 5 | PHAGE | ABEIGH*, MAGPIE | 13 |
| 3 | 50 100 7 6 7 3 → 735 | 735
(100 + 6) × 7 − 7 |
20 – 5 | 739 |
|
23 |
| TTT | HOTCORES | The American singer rummages around for a smoke. | CHEROOTS | |||
| 4 | SDLWAOEIR | DOWELS | 26 – 5 | WIRED | DARIOLES, RADIOLES* | 31 |
| 5 | TACOKENJT | TOKEN | 26 – 11 | JACKET | JACONET | 38 |
| 6 | 50 9 5 4 3 8 → 930 | 933
(3 × 5 + 4) × 50 − 9 − 8 |
33 – 11 | — |
RR: 930 = (50 × 9 + 5 × 3) × 8 ÷ 4 |
48 |
| 7 | SFAMVIUGA | SMUG | 37 – 15 | GUMS | AGAMIS*, AIMAGS*, GUAVAS, MAFIAS* | 54 |
| 8 | LCWMOAEIP | CLIME | 42 – 15 | wimpole ☓ | COMPILE, POLEMIC | 61 |
| 9 | 25 8 6 1 1 3 → 392 | 393
(3 − 1) × 8 × 25 − 6 − 1 |
49 – 15 | — |
RR: 392 = ((3 + 1) × 6 + 25) × 8 |
71 |
| TTT | NAMERATE | Oh, here she comes; watch out, boy, she'll chew you up. | MANEATER | |||
| 10 | SDCMAEOIN | CANDIES | 56 – 22 | INCOMES | COMEDIANS, DEMONIACS* | 89 |
| 11 | DGUPTEFAR | GRAFTED | 63 – 22 | ERUPT | UPGRADE*, UPRATED | 96 |
| 12 | HSTLIEOAP | HOPLITES | 71 – 22 | HOSTILE | AETHIOPS*, HAPLITES*, HOSPITAL, ISOPLETH*, OPALITES*, SPOLIATE | 104 |
| 13 | GNEZSIBON | BENIGN | 77 – 28 | BEINGS | BENISON*, BENZOIN*, BIOGENS*, BONNIES, NIBONGS*, ONEINGS* | 111 |
| 14 | 50 2 7 9 9 1 → 475 | 475
(50 + 2) × 9 + 7 |
87 – 28 | 482 |
|
121 |
| 15 | CUTSSDEEP | SUSPECTED
(19.25 seconds) |
97 – 28 | 131 | ||
