Episode 2522
From Countdown
Episode 2522 was broadcast on 14 May 1999, as part of Series 40.
Peter Hutchings played Jenny Shorley, with Peter Hutchings winning 59 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Steel, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Hutchings | Score | Jenny Shorley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWOEHBASL | BATHES | 6 – 6 | BATHES | BESTOWAL* | 8 |
| 2 | DQIERSAPI | PRAISED | 13 – 13 | PRAISED | AIRSIDE*, ASPIRED, DAIRIES*, DESPAIR*, DIAPERS, DIAPIRS*, DIARIES*, DIARISE*, PERIDIA*, PIERIDS* | 15 |
| 3 | NMGUERATP | GRATE | 13 – 20 | AUGMENT | ARGUMENT | 23 |
| 4 | 50 5 2 4 6 3 → 859 | 860
(6 x 3 x 50) - (4 x 5 x 2) |
20 – 20 | 853 |
CV: 859 = ((50 - 2) x 6 x 3) - 5 |
33 |
| 5 | XRDOEWTAG | DOWAGER | 27 – 27 | DOWAGER | WATERDOG* | 41 |
| 6 | VOADRMIED | ADMIRED | 34 – 27 | MADDER | AVOIDED*, AVOIDER*, DERMOID*, OVERDID*, RADIOED*, ROADIED* | 48 |
| 7 | NOSYEURNT | TOURNEYS | 42 – 27 | TUNERS | NEUTRONS | 56 |
| 8 | 25 7 6 1 2 5 → 824 | 825
((6 x 5) + 2 + 1) x 25 |
49 – 34 | 825
((6 x 5) + 2 + 1) x 25 |
CV: 824 = (((7 x 5) - 2) x 25) - 1 |
66 |
| 9 | PAGANDEEP | APPENDAGE
(3.5 seconds) |
59 – 34 | 76 |