Episode 2669
From Countdown
Episode 2669 was broadcast on 21 December 1999, and was a quarter final of Series 41.
Simon Cooper played Margaret Foster, with Simon Cooper winning 57 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Simon Cooper | Score | Margaret Foster | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MRYHEAEST | MASTERY | 7 – 7 | HEATERS | ERYTHEMA* | 8 |
| 2 | VNGIAOJRE | VINEGAR | 14 – 14 | VINEGAR | REAVING* | 15 |
| 3 | TNCDBIAED | DECANT | 20 – 20 | DECANT | BANDIED*, CABINED*, CABINET*, CANDIED* | 22 |
| 4 | 9 7 1 3 1 75 → 645 | 646
(75-3) x 9) - (1+1) |
27 – 20 | 640 |
CV: 645 = (75 - 1) x 9) - (7 x 3) |
32 |
| 5 | CSLAOISRE | CLASSIER | 35 – 28 | CLASSIER | CALORIES*, CARIOLES*, CELOSIAS*, ESCOLARS*, LACROSSE*, SOLARISE* | 40 |
| 6 | TYKMOEIGT | TOTEM | 40 – 33 | MOTET | MOIETY* | 46 |
| 7 | NLRAEEZQT | LEANER | 40 – 40 | ETERNAL | ENTERAL* | 53 |
| 8 | 1 2 10 1 3 2 → 128 | 129
(3 x 2 x 2) +1) x 10) - 1 |
47 – 40 | 121 |
CV: 128 = (3 x 10) + 2) x (2 + 1 + 1) |
63 |
| 9 | LASTMINUT | STIMULANT
(3 seconds) |
57 – 40 | 73 |
