Episode 2649
From Countdown
Episode 2649 was broadcast on 23 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Margaret Foster played Bill Malloy, with Margaret Foster winning 58 - 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Vijay Amritraj, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Margaret Foster | Score | Bill Malloy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WDRAIUSTE | WAISTED | 7 – 0 | waister ☓ | TAWDRIES | 8 |
| 2 | OAECPNDYN | CANNED | 13 – 6 | PANNED | ANNOYED, ANODYNE* | 15 |
| 3 | SDRSIEAIH | DAIRIES | 20 – 13 | DISHIER | AIRSIDES*, DIARISES*, RADISHES | 23 |
| 4 | 75 3 4 6 7 1 → 658 | — | 20 – 20 | 660
(75 - 6 - 3) x (7 + 4 - 1) |
CV: 658 = ((3 x 6) + 1 + 75) x 7 |
33 |
| 5 | EIALMREJQ | JAILER | 26 – 20 | mailer ☓ | MEALIER | 40 |
| 6 | CTGUOILTH | CLOTH | 31 – 20 | outhit ☓ | GLOTTIC* | 47 |
| 7 | VRBAEONGI | BRAVING | 38 – 27 | BEARING | BEGONIA*, REAVING*, VINEGAR | 54 |
| 8 | 50 1 4 8 5 2 → 129 | 129
(50 x 2) + (4 x 5) + 8 + 1 |
48 – 27 | — |
|
64 |
| 9 | BAGELHAUL | LAUGHABLE
(7.5 seconds) |
58 – 27 | 74 |
