Episode 2507
From Countdown
Episode 2507 was broadcast on 23 April 1999, as part of Series 40.
Carol Larkins played Stephen Dodds, with Stephen Dodds winning 65 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Carol Larkins | Score | Stephen Dodds | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDESATONY | ROASTED | 7 – 7 | DESTROY | DRYSTONE | 8 |
| 2 | ZFUICRETV | FIVER | 12 – 12 | FRUIT | FURTIVE | 15 |
| 3 | LGATOJESD | JOLTED | 12 – 19 | JOSTLED | GLOATED, LEGATOS | 22 |
| 4 | 75 9 7 8 4 6 → 358 | 357 ☓ | 12 – 26 | 359
(4 x 75) + (7 x 8) + 9 - 6 |
CV: 358 = ((75 + 9 + 7) x 4) - 6 |
32 |
| 5 | YEACMETRH | CREATE | 12 – 33 | CHEATER | ERYTHEMA* | 40 |
| 6 | WLIGOANXT | GLOAT | 17 – 38 | GLOAT | ANTILOG | 47 |
| 7 | NEIRWEGLP | PEELING | 24 – 45 | PEELING | LEERING, PEERING*, REELING, WEEPING | 54 |
| 8 | 75 4 2 3 5 5 → 793 | 793
((75 + 4) x 2 x 5) + 3 |
34 – 55 | 793
((75 + 4) x (5 + 5)) + 3 |
|
64 |
| 9 | UGRANDPIG | 34 – 65 | UPGRADING
(1.5 seconds) |
74 |
