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Episode 2544
From Countdown
Episode 2544 was broadcast on 15 June 1999, as part of Series 40.
Paul Kerry played Bobby Johnson, with Bobby Johnson winning 46 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Paul Kerry | Score | Bobby Johnson | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | JBAUTEZNI | BUTANE | 6 – 6 | BUTANE | AUNTIE*, BEZANT* | 6 |
2 | RBGAELIST | regails ☓ | 6 – 13 | RETAILS | LIBRATES*, REGALIST*, TABLIERS* | 14 |
3 | MOYANEDIR | REMAIN | 12 – 19 | DOMAIN | DAIRYMEN | 22 |
4 | 25 2 1 10 6 1 → 484 | 478
((1 + 2) x 6 x (25 + 1)) + 10 |
17 – 19 | 482 ☓ |
CV: 484 = (((2 x 25) - 1) x 10) - 6 |
32 |
5 | PCWSAEUTD | PAUSED | 23 – 25 | PASTED | CUSPATE, TEACUPS, UPDATES | 39 |
6 | RENIMAPED | REMAINED | 31 – 33 | REMAINED | DAMPENER* | 47 |
7 | QOGSLAITV | VIOLAS | 37 – 39 | VIOLAS | GASLIT*, GLOATS, OGIVAL*, VITALS* | 53 |
8 | 10 10 5 3 4 9 → 788 | 787
((3 + 5) x 10 x 10) - (9 + 4) |
44 – 46 | 787
((3 + 5) x 10 x 10) - (9 + 4) |
Best: 789 = ((10 + 5) x 4 x (10 + 3)) + 9 |
60 |
9 | FROGYLAND | 44 – 46 | DRAGONFLY | 70 |