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Episode 2579
From Countdown
Episode 2579 was broadcast on 12 August 1999, as part of Series 41.
Graham Bucknall played Caroline Wheatley, with Graham Bucknall winning 65 - 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Terry Wogan, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Graham Bucknall | Score | Caroline Wheatley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BDWXEIARH | BAWDIER | 7 – 0 | WAXIER | RAWHIDE | 7 |
| 2 | FQOEATTGE | GOATEE | 13 – 0 | FATE | 13 | |
| 3 | SBCOIAVNJ | CABINS | 19 – 0 | navics ☓ | JACOBINS | 21 |
| 4 | 75 4 10 10 3 2 → 284 | 284
(75 x 4) - (10 + (3 x 2)) |
29 – 10 | 284
(75 x 4) - (10 + (3 x 2)) |
|
31 |
| 5 | IEDMGRDAS | MIRAGES | 36 – 10 | GRADED | DISARMED | 39 |
| 6 | HNLTIEUEL | UNTIE | 41 – 15 | INLET | ELUENT*, LENITE*, LENTIL, LINTEL, LUTEIN*, TELLIN*, THEINE* | 45 |
| 7 | NTAEEMRPI | PRIMATE | 48 – 22 | PAINTER | APERIENT*, PENTAMER*, PETERMAN | 53 |
| 8 | 75 4 5 7 5 10 → 884 | 885
((7 + 5) x 75) - (10 + 5) |
55 – 29 | 885
((7 + 5) x 75) - (10 + 5) |
CV: 883 Best: 884 = ((75 + (5 x 10)) x 7) + 5 + 4 |
63 |
| 9 | NURGIWORF | FURROWING
(7.25 seconds) |
65 – 29 | 73 |
