Episode 2642
From Countdown
Episode 2642 was broadcast on 12 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Lucy Roberts played Stanley Melrose, with Lucy Roberts winning 55 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lucy Roberts | Score | Stanley Melrose | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TFCXOUENV | CONVEX | 6 – 0 | COUNT | CONFUTE | 7 |
| 2 | GCSAILMEW | MALICE | 12 – 6 | CLAIMS | MILAGES | 14 |
| 3 | LRSGOEANY | NOSEGAY | 19 – 6 | largoes ☓ | LARYNGES | 22 |
| 4 | 100 50 7 2 7 4 → 820 | 822
((7 + 2) x 100) - 50 - (4 x 7) |
26 – 6 | 814 |
CV: 821 Best: 820 = ((100 + (7 x 2) - 4) x 7) + 50 |
32 |
| 5 | RDPIEBATN | PRINTED | 33 – 13 | PAINTER | DIPTERAN | 40 |
| 6 | WJDMIEARE | ADMIRE | 39 – 19 | ADMIRE | JEREMIAD | 48 |
| 7 | QTSBUOIND | SQUINT | 45 – 25 | QUOITS | BOUDINS*, DUSTBIN, OBTUNDS*, OUTBIDS | 55 |
| 8 | 50 7 10 2 9 10 → 902 | 902
(9 x 10 x 10) + 2 |
55 – 35 | 902
(9 x 10 x 10) + 2 |
|
65 |
| 9 | PRODUCTER | 55 – 35 | CORRUPTED | 75 |