Episode 2666
From Countdown
Episode 2666 was broadcast on 16 December 1999, as part of Series 41.
Howard Parker played Helen Wrigglesworth, with Helen Wrigglesworth winning 42 - 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Howard Parker | Score | Helen Wrigglesworth | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HORPEEGMA | MEAGRE | 6 – 6 | HAMPER | GRAPHEME* | 8 |
| 2 | DNDIEULWE | WINDED | 6 – 13 | WIELDED | DWINDLE, WIDENED* | 15 |
| 3 | SIVFAOTIA | FAST | 6 – 18 | VISIT | TAFIAS | 21 |
| 4 | 25 7 5 1 2 10 → 443 | 443
((10 + 1 + 2 + 5) x 25) - 7 |
16 – 28 | 443
((10 + 1 + 2 + 5) x 25) - 7 |
|
31 |
| 5 | BWRIEOSTC | COWRIES | 23 – 28 | BROWSE | BISECTOR | 39 |
| 6 | XPGAENERF | PAGER | 23 – 34 | ENRAGE | GENERA*, PANEER* | 45 |
| 7 | LTDIAESNO | TOADIES | 23 – 42 | ISOLATED | DELATIONS | 63 |
| 8 | 75 9 9 4 1 2 → 623 | 622
((9 - 1) x 75) + (2 x 9) + 4 |
30 – 42 | 619 |
CV: 623 = ((75 - 4) x 9) - (2 x (9 - 1)) |
73 |
| 9 | LAMBSHEEP | 30 – 42 | BLASPHEME | 83 |