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Episode 2590
From Countdown
Episode 2590 was broadcast on 1 September 1999, as part of Series 41.
Mickie O'Neill played Alistair Miller, with Mickie O'Neill winning 62 - 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barbara Taylor Bradford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mickie O'Neill | Score | Alistair Miller | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAQTMRUDO | RADIUM | 6 – 0 | QUOIT | AUDITOR | 7 |
| 2 | NYATRIENG | TANNERY | 13 – 0 | GYRATE | GANNETRY, YEARNING | 15 |
| 3 | ADYBEARSM | DREAMS | 19 – 6 | BEARDS | DAYMARES* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 7 6 5 10 2 → 654 | 654
((2 + 7) x 75) - (10 + 5 + 6) |
29 – 6 | 655 |
|
33 |
| 5 | PSCIETLOC | POLITE | 29 – 13 | POLICES | ECTOPICS* | 41 |
| 6 | ADFUWNLER | LAUNDER | 36 – 13 | WANDER | FLANEUR*, FUNERAL*, LURDANE* | 48 |
| 7 | SXENBSIIU | BUSIES | 42 – 13 | SIXES | IBISES*, NISEIS*, SEISIN*, UNISEX | 54 |
| 8 | 75 7 5 6 2 9 → 175 | 175
(2 x 5 x (7 - 6 + 9)) + 75 |
52 – 23 | 175
7 x 5 x (9 + 2 - 6) |
|
64 |
| 9 | SURLINAVE | UNIVERSAL
(7 seconds) |
62 – 23 | 74 |
