Episode 2440
From Countdown
Episode 2440 was broadcast on 20 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
John Holton played Sue Mills, with John Holton winning 35 - 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Holton | Score | Sue Mills | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRHAEISRP | shapier ☓ | 0 – 6 | HEARTS | PHRATRIES* | 18 |
| 2 | LDALOEVYR | LADY | 0 – 12 | DOLLAR | ALLOYED*, LAYOVER*, OVERALL, OVERLAY | 25 |
| 3 | NLMAEKCAG | MANGLE | 0 – 19 | MANACLE | GAMELAN | 32 |
| 4 | 50 3 7 5 9 3 → 975 | — | 0 – 19 | 570 |
Best: 975 = (((50 + 5 - 9) x 7) + 3) x 3 |
42 |
| 5 | XTLIOTADR | ADROIT | 6 – 25 | TAILOR | DILATOR | 49 |
| 6 | YDGEAEJBU | BADGE | 11 – 30 | BADGE | DEEJAY | 55 |
| 7 | RZOINSEFF | SNIFFER | 18 – 30 | OFFERS | 62 | |
| 8 | 75 25 50 100 2 8 → 228 | 227
(8 x 25) + 75 - 50 + 2 |
25 – 30 | 225 |
CV: 228 = ((100 - (75 / 25) - 8) x 2) + 50 |
72 |
| 9 | LAPPASARI | APPRAISAL
(3 seconds) |
35 – 30 | 82 |
