Episode 2524
From Countdown
Episode 2524 was broadcast on 18 May 1999, as part of Series 40.
Peter Hutchings played Edward Bagshaw, with Peter Hutchings winning 59 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Steel, and the lexicographer was Anna Hall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Hutchings | Score | Edward Bagshaw | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPIETHAMT | MATTED | 6 – 6 | MATTED | PITHEAD | 7 |
| 2 | NIWEQUTAL | QUAINT | 12 – 6 | TAIL | QUANTILE* | 15 |
| 3 | NSTOERIMD | STORMED | 19 – 13 | MOISTER | MODERNIST | 33 |
| 4 | 50 6 2 3 9 1 → 515 | 515
((9 + 1) x 50) + (6 x 2) + 3 |
29 – 23 | 515
((9 + 1) x 50) + (6 x 2) + 3 |
|
43 |
| 5 | RSGAEDOAN | DRAGONS | 36 – 30 | GROANED | AGAROSE*, AGENDAS*, ANGORAS*, DANGERS*, DOGANAS*, GANDERS*, GARDENS*, ONAGERS*, ORANGES | 50 |
| 6 | IEPBXYAIW | WIPE | 36 – 35 | PIXIE | 55 | |
| 7 | GEVNAUTEH | AVENGE | 42 – 35 | VENUE | AVENUE*, ETHANE*, GENEVA*, HEAVEN, NAUGHT*, NEGATE* | 61 |
| 8 | 25 5 3 6 8 4 → 586 | 585
(3 x 8 x 25) - (6 + 5 + 4) |
49 – 35 | 586 ☓ |
CV: 586 = (((8 x 25) - 6) x 3) + 4 |
71 |
| 9 | NAECANYON | ANNOYANCE
(3.25 seconds) |
59 – 35 | 81 |