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[[Jon O'Neill]] played [[Jack Worsley]], with Jon O'Neill winning {{score|122|104}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Jon O'Neill]] played [[Jack Worsley]], with Jon O'Neill winning {{score|122|104}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | O'Neill's perfect performance was the fourth in the history of 15-round televised Countdown, as well as being the third of the series. | + | O'Neill's perfect performance was the fourth in the history of 15-round televised Countdown, as well as being the third of the series. His score of 122 was also the highest ever achieved without a nine-letter word. |
This episode is also notable for the fact that between them, O'Neill and Worsley scored maximum points in 28 of the 29 picks that they offered. | This episode is also notable for the fact that between them, O'Neill and Worsley scored maximum points in 28 of the 29 picks that they offered. |
Revision as of 20:03, 22 February 2013
Episode 5649 was broadcast on 22 February 2013, and was the second quarter-final of Series 68.
Jon O'Neill played Jack Worsley, with Jon O'Neill winning 122 – 104. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Phil Hammond, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
O'Neill's perfect performance was the fourth in the history of 15-round televised Countdown, as well as being the third of the series. His score of 122 was also the highest ever achieved without a nine-letter word.
This episode is also notable for the fact that between them, O'Neill and Worsley scored maximum points in 28 of the 29 picks that they offered.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Jon O'Neill | Score | Jack Worsley | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | EUEPDLTLR | DRUPELET | 8 – 0 | repulled ☓ | 8 | |
2 | TRNLAOUET | TOLERANT | 16 – 8 | TOLERANT | 16 | |
3 | IEOPTNZRE | PIONEER | 23 – 15 | POINTER | POETIZE*, PROTEIN, REPOINT* | 23 |
4 | PBSLIOIEA | OBELIAS | 30 – 22 | POSABLE | BAILIES*, BOILIES* | 30 |
5 | 75 100 50 25 7 2 → 861 | 861
(75 + 50 − 2) × 7 |
40 – 32 | 861
(75 + 50 − 2) × 7 |
|
40 |
TTT | GOTCOINS | I've got some coins, so I'm dashing off to spend them. | SCOOTING | |||
6 | MRDGIEOAM | IDEOGRAM | 48 – 40 | IDEOGRAM | 48 | |
7 | EIOSPYWSR | SWIPERS | 55 – 47 | OSPREYS | PROWESS, PYROSIS | 55 |
8 | MSBDUAESI | DISABUSE | 63 – 55 | DISABUSE | IAMBUSES | 63 |
9 | EAEDGFVTH | HEAVED | 69 – 61 | DEFEAT | HAFTED*, HEATED*, HEFTED* | 69 |
10 | 6 7 2 4 10 10 → 313 | 313
(10 − 2) × 4 × 10 − 7 |
79 – 71 | 313
(6 + 2) × 4 × 10 − 7 |
|
79 |
TTT | HITGENES | It sounds like it's pouring down with bedding. | SHEETING | |||
11 | OAUSKRTEH | AUTHORS | 86 – 78 | SHOUTER | EARSHOT, KASHRUT*, KURTHAS*, THAKURS* | 86 |
12 | RTNCUAIEA | CRANIATE | 94 – 86 | CRANIATE | CARINATE* | 94 |
13 | IOEXNSNGJ | JONESING | 102 – 94 | JONESING | 102 | |
14 | 25 4 10 8 1 6 → 988 | 988
(25 × 10 − (8 − 6 + 1)) × 4 |
112 – 104 | 988
(25 × 10 − (8 − 6 + 1)) × 4 |
|
112 |
15 | CHEESEPRO | ECOSPHERE
(2.5 seconds) |
122 – 104 | 122 |