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Episode 2555
From Countdown
Episode 2555 was broadcast on 30 June 1999, as part of Series 41.
Scott Mearns played Sarah Houchin, with Scott Mearns winning 76 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Scott Mearns | Score | Sarah Houchin | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RRYEALPON | PLENARY | 7 – 0 | NEARLY | PRONELY, PYRROLE* | 7 |
2 | PTREIASLE | PEARLIEST | 25 – 0 | PIRATES | 25 | |
3 | MBTOEIMSF | tommies ☓ | 25 – 6 | BEFITS | FOMITES* | 32 |
4 | 50 5 2 4 6 10 → 989 | 989
50 × 10 × 2 − (6 + 5) |
35 – 16 | 989
50 × 10 × 2 − (6 + 5) |
|
42 |
SST | TINLEARN | INTERNAL | ||||
5 | KTDUIELQR | QUILTED | 42 – 23 | QUILTED | DILUTER*, QUILTER, QUIRKED*, QUIRTED | 49 |
6 | DNCAOGSED | DECAGONS | 50 – 23 | SECOND | 57 | |
7 | AARHWEINR | WARIER | 56 – 29 | WHINER | RAINWEAR | 65 |
8 | 100 25 75 50 10 8 → 120 | 120
50 ÷ 25 × 10 + 100 |
66 – 39 | 120
100 + 25 − 50 ÷ 10 |
|
75 |
9 | MINIGATOR | MIGRATION
(10.75 seconds) |
76 – 39 | 85 |