Episode 2598
From Countdown
Episode 2598 was broadcast on 13 September 1999, as part of Series 41.
Angela Sheffield played Steve Clark, with Steve Clark winning 51 - 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Angela Sheffield | Score | Steve Clark | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDIOYTERS | DESTROYS | 8 – 0 | DOSSIER | SEROSITY*, STEROIDS* | 8 |
| 2 | PNNAGTUEL | PUNNET | 14 – 6 | PLANET | PLANGENT, UNTANGLE | 16 |
| 3 | DQRIEOTBI | RIOTED | 20 – 12 | BIRDIE | DIORITE, ORBITED | 23 |
| 4 | 100 3 10 8 5 5 → 837 | 837 ☓ | 20 – 22 | 837
((100 + 5) x 8) - 3 |
|
33 |
| 5 | RPVSAEIMA | PAVERS | 26 – 28 | PAVERS | ASPERMIA*, VAMPIRES | 41 |
| 6 | NLGOEICMA | MANGLE | 32 – 34 | MANGLE | ANGELIC, ANGLICE*, CALMING*, COALING*, COALMEN*, COAMING*, COINAGE*, CONGEAL, ENCOMIA*, GALENIC*, GEMINAL*, GENOMIC*, MELANIC* | 48 |
| 7 | YHECUDATE | CHEATED | 39 – 41 | EDUCATE | YACHTED* | 55 |
| 8 | 75 2 4 5 50 100 → 142 | 142
100 + 50 - (4 x 2) |
49 – 51 | 142
((75 - 5) x 2) + (100 / 50) |
|
65 |
| 9 | ONECIRCLE | reciclone ☓
(21 seconds) |
49 – 51 | RECONCILE | 75 |