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Episode 2459
From Countdown
Episode 2459 was broadcast on 16 February 1999, as part of Series 40.
David Andrew played Harry Hulme, with David Andrew winning 45 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gwen Taylor, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Andrew | Score | Harry Hulme | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DYEOTFAIL | FLOATED | 7 – 0 | FAILED | FOETIDLY*, FOLIATED | 8 |
| 2 | CMBEURSOI | CRUMBS | 13 – 0 | crombies ☓ | MICROBES | 16 |
| 3 | EAKGVTEAR | RAVAGE | 19 – 0 | GRAVE | AVERAGE | 23 |
| 4 | 25 9 6 8 8 7 → 885 | 884
7 × (6 − 8 ÷ 8) × 25 + 9 |
26 – 0 | — |
Best: 885 = (8 × 7 + 9) × (8 + 6) − 25 |
33 |
| SST | ENWONDER | RENOWNED | ||||
| 5 | WNGOICQEN | CONING | 32 – 6 | CONING | COWING, OWNING, WIGEON* | 39 |
| 6 | RHTSAEOME | HEATERS | 39 – 13 | MAESTRO | THEOREMS | 47 |
| 7 | NDRAUXRIO | AROUND | 45 – 13 | RADIO | ARDOUR*, DIOXAN*, DURIAN*, INROAD*, ORDAIN | 53 |
| 8 | 100 25 3 9 2 9 → 942 | 943 ☓ | 45 – 13 | 943 ☓ |
CV: 942 = 9 × 100 + (3 × 25 + 9) ÷ 2 |
63 |
| 9 | BRINGBOTH | 45 – 23 | THROBBING
(3.5 seconds) |
73 | ||
