Episode 2527
From Countdown
Episode 2527 was broadcast on 21 May 1999, as part of Series 40.
Phil Hazell played Susan Shilton, with Susan Shilton winning 69 - 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Phil Hazell | Score | Susan Shilton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VTRAUEHRW | WRATH | 0 – 6 | RATHER | URETHRA | 7 |
| 2 | DSGAEIPRH | PRAISED | 0 – 14 | DIGRAPHS | RAPHIDES* | 15 |
| 3 | SPDOAILTE | DILATES | 0 – 22 | ISOLATED | DIASTOLE*, DIOPTASE*, ELASIPOD*, PETALOID*, SODALITE*, TADPOLES | 23 |
| 4 | 75 1 6 2 10 8 → 609 | 609
(75 x 8) + 10 - 1 |
10 – 32 | 609
(75 x 8) + 10 - 1 |
|
33 |
| 5 | LCXUAIFMO | AXIOM | 10 – 38 | CLIMAX | FAMULI*, FOLIUM* | 39 |
| 6 | RLTEIEDFJ | FELTED | 10 – 46 | FILTERED | 47 | |
| 7 | TYSOOENPG | STOOGE | 16 – 52 | SPONGE | GENTOOS | 54 |
| 8 | 50 5 3 10 9 7 → 892 | 891
((10 + 3 + 5) x 50) - 9 |
23 – 59 | 893
((5 - 3) x 9 x 50) - 7 |
CV: 892 = ((50 + 3) x (10 + 7)) - 9 |
64 |
| 9 | LONGTULIP | 23 – 69 | POLLUTING
(7 seconds) |
74 |