Episode 2568
From Countdown
Episode 2568 was broadcast on 19 July 1999, as part of Series 41.
Jack Waley-Cohen played Susan Priestley, with Jack Waley-Cohen winning 50 - 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Don Black, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jack Waley-Cohen | Score | Susan Priestley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CTEWREINT | RECENT | 6 – 6 | WINTER | RETICENT | 8 |
| 2 | MSAPGURET | STREAM | 12 – 12 | MUSTER | TEMPURAS, UPSTREAM | 16 |
| 3 | MVALDOIRN | mandril ☓ | 12 – 17 | VALID | ORDINAL, RIMLAND* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 10 9 7 5 2 → 596 | 596 ☓ | 12 – 24 | 597
(100 x 5) + (10 x 9) + 7 |
CV: 596 = ((10 - 7) x 2 x 100) - (9 - 5) |
33 |
| 5 | GLEKILODF | KILLED | 18 – 24 | follied ☓ | DOGLIKE*, GODLIKE | 40 |
| 6 | SBESDIAQT | SADIST | 24 – 30 | BIDETS | BASTIDES* | 48 |
| 7 | NXCUPREIR | PRINCE | 30 – 36 | PRINCE | UNRIPER | 55 |
| 8 | 75 9 5 4 7 8 → 216 | 216
((7 - 4) x 75) - 9 |
40 – 46 | 216
((8 - 5) x 75) - 9 |
|
65 |
| 9 | BEAREAGLE | AGREEABLE
(10 seconds) |
50 – 46 | 75 |
