Episode 2554
From Countdown
Episode 2554 was broadcast on 29 June 1999, as part of Series 41.
Scott Mearns played Bill Rose, with Scott Mearns winning 67 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Scott Mearns | Score | Bill Rose | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DDLIAFMOX | MODAL | 5 – 0 | FOLD | ADMIX*, AXIOM, DILDO*, DOLMA*, DOMAL*, FOLIA* | 5 |
| 2 | EABIJRNET | REBATE | 11 – 6 | BANTER | BETAINE*, RETINAE*, TRAINEE | 12 |
| 3 | DAQNRVUEC | CRANED | 17 – 12 | CRANED | DURANCE, UNCARED* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 10 5 2 5 3 → 574 | 574
((3 + 5) x (75 - 2)) - 10 |
27 – 12 | 575 |
|
29 |
| 5 | IAKEZDYSP | SPIKED | 33 – 18 | SPIKED | KEYPADS | 36 |
| 6 | GNSOEARTO | ORANGES | 40 – 25 | ORANGES | NEGATORS*, RAGSTONE | 44 |
| 7 | EAUHBNITS | BUTANES | 47 – 25 | HABITS | ABSINTHE, HABITUES*, SUNBATHE | 52 |
| 8 | 25 100 75 50 4 1 → 198 | 198
(4 x 50) - ((75 / 25) - 1) |
57 – 35 | 198
(100 - 1) x (50 / 25) |
|
62 |
| 9 | TUTIFRIES | FRUITIEST
(2 seconds) |
67 – 35 | 72 |
