Episode 2674
From Countdown
Episode 2674 was broadcast on 27 December 1999 as the first quarter-final of Championship of Champions X. The Wings set was changed from purple-blue to orange beginning with this episode, and the new title logo was introduced.
Simon Cooper played Terence English, with Terence English winning 58 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Simon Cooper | Score | Terence English | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSRVIAEUA | VIPERS | 6 – 6 | ASPIRE | PARVISE*, SPIRAEA, UPRAISE | 7 |
| 2 | TDGSEAOWE | STOWAGE | 13 – 13 | SWEATED | DOTAGES*, GOATEED*, GOATEES*, TOWAGES* | 14 |
| 3 | NLTVUAEIR | entrail ☓ | 13 – 21 | VIRULENT | AVIRULENT* | 32 |
| 4 | 25 2 1 7 4 1 → 593 | 594
6 x ((25 x 4) - 1) |
20 – 21 | 597 |
CV: 593 = 4 x (((7 - 1) x 25) - 2) |
42 |
| 5 | LXDGEAOYB | GABLED | 26 – 27 | BODEGA | ALBEDO*, DAYGLO*, DOABLE*, GAOLED*, GLOBED* | 48 |
| 6 | LFSGEIERZ | FLIERS | 32 – 33 | RIFLES | FRIEZES*, RELIEFS | 55 |
| 7 | CTMTOAINU | AUCTION | 32 – 41 | MUTATION | 63 | |
| 8 | 50 75 25 100 9 2 → 797 | 800
(9 - 2) x 100 + 75 + 25 |
39 – 48 | 800
(9 - 2) x 100 + 75 + 25 |
CV: 797 = (9 x 100) - (2 x 50) - (75 / 25) |
73 |
| 9 | FINESTYIN | 39 – 58 | INTENSIFY
(2 seconds) |
83 |
