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The '''Conundrum''' is a 9 letter word, presented to contestants in the form of an anagram. The first person to buzz in and provide the answer scores 10 points. If neither contestant gets the answer within 30 seconds then it is often thrown over to the studio audience. A correct answer from an audience member will win them a Countdown mug. | The '''Conundrum''' is a 9 letter word, presented to contestants in the form of an anagram. The first person to buzz in and provide the answer scores 10 points. If neither contestant gets the answer within 30 seconds then it is often thrown over to the studio audience. A correct answer from an audience member will win them a Countdown mug. | ||
| − | If the scores are | + | If the scores are within ten points of each other, then it becomes a [[Crucial conundrum]]. |
See also the main [[Countdown]] article. | See also the main [[Countdown]] article. | ||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
Revision as of 14:10, 7 September 2007
The Conundrum is a 9 letter word, presented to contestants in the form of an anagram. The first person to buzz in and provide the answer scores 10 points. If neither contestant gets the answer within 30 seconds then it is often thrown over to the studio audience. A correct answer from an audience member will win them a Countdown mug.
If the scores are within ten points of each other, then it becomes a Crucial conundrum.
See also the main Countdown article.
