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Episode 2585
From Countdown
Episode 2585 was broadcast on 25 August 1999, as part of Series 41.
Rory Dunlop played Corryne Robertson, with Rory Dunlop winning 57 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Siân Lloyd, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rory Dunlop | Score | Corryne Robertson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSEVASIWM | MASSIVE | 7 – 0 | CAVIES | MAVISES | 7 |
| 2 | DBNEUESGA | BUNGEES | 14 – 7 | BUNGEES | BUNGEED*, DENGUES | 14 |
| 3 | RLOPEARDN | PAROLED | 21 – 14 | PAROLED | PARDONER | 22 |
| 4 | 100 9 4 8 2 6 → 239 | 238
100 × 2 + 8 × 4 + 6 |
28 – 21 | 238
(100 + 9 + 8) × 2 + 4 |
CV: 239 = 100 × 2 + 8 × 6 − 9 |
32 |
| SST | IDONTRAIT | TRADITION | ||||
| 5 | QTYIUEPRN | PUNTER | 34 – 27 | EQUITY | ENQUIRY*, TURNIPY* | 39 |
| 6 | RGAOETIFA | oarage ☓ | 34 – 33 | FORGET | FRIGATE, GOATIER* | 46 |
| 7 | LJTEIEMRN | MELTER | 40 – 33 | jilter ☓ | JETLINER* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 4 6 4 10 10 → 995 | 994
(4 × 6 + 75) × 10 + 4 |
47 – 33 | 990 |
CV: 994 Best: 995 = (6 × 4 × 10 − 10) × 4 + 75 |
64 |
| 9 | SENDSHARE | HARNESSED
(3.5 seconds) |
57 – 33 | 74 | ||
