Episode 2570
From Countdown
Episode 2570 was broadcast on 21 July 1999, as part of Series 41.
Jack Waley-Cohen played Tricia Malone, with Tricia Malone winning 49 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jack Waley-Cohen | Score | Tricia Malone | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PTINLEAYC | PLANET | 0 – 7 | PENALTY | APLENTY*, CAPELIN*, INAPTLY*, INEPTLY*, LATENCY*, PANICLE*, PANTILE*, PATENCY*, PELICAN*, PICANTE*, PLIANCY*, PLICATE*, PTYALIN*, TYPICAL* | 7 |
| 2 | RZNCUIELG | CLUEING | 7 – 14 | CURLING | CLINGER*, CRINGLE* | 14 |
| 3 | BKODYEASH | BASKED | 13 – 20 | ABODES | HOBDAYS* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 10 8 6 3 7 → 229 | 229
(25 x 10) - (3 x 7) |
23 – 20 | — |
|
31 |
| 5 | NRIERAPOT | operant ☓ | 23 – 27 | PERTAIN | PRETORIAN | 49 |
| 6 | WVIMREASD | WAIVERS | 30 – 34 | WAIVERS | ADMIRES*, ADVISER*, DWARVES*, MISREAD*, SIDEARM*, SWARMED* | 56 |
| 7 | EITHUGCTF | FETCH | 35 – 39 | TIGHT | FITCHE* | 62 |
| 8 | 100 7 7 10 9 3 → 607 | 607
((9 - 3) x 100) + 7 |
45 – 49 | 607
((7 - (10 - 9)) x 100) + 7 |
|
72 |
| 9 | SPORTYTIE | spottier ☓
(20 seconds) |
45 – 49 | POSTERITY | 82 |