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Episode 2599
From Countdown
Episode 2599 was broadcast on 14 September 1999, as part of Series 41.
Steve Clark played Simon Cooper, with Simon Cooper winning 47 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Clark | Score | Simon Cooper | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGWIALROH | GROWL | 5 – 5 | GROWL | AIRGLOW | 7 |
| 2 | TPSZEIANC | CAPSIZE | 12 – 5 | STANCE | ASEPTIC*, CATNIPS*, CINEAST*, INCEPTS*, INSCAPE*, INSPECT, PACIEST*, PANTECS*, PANTIES, PECTINS*, PICANTE*, SAPIENT*, ZANIEST* | 14 |
| 3 | KLREUFDOB | FLOURED | 19 – 12 | BOULDER | DOUBLER* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 25 75 50 5 9 → 871 | 875 | 19 – 19 | 870
(100 x 9) - 25 - 5 |
CV: 872 |
28 |
| 5 | NGTMEAOSW | WAGONS | 19 – 26 | MAGNETS | MAGNETOS, MEGATONS, MONTAGES | 36 |
| 6 | RVSEFAIXD | DIVERS | 25 – 32 | DRIVES | ADVISER | 43 |
| 7 | NTJYEAETQ | JETTY | 30 – 37 | JETTY | TETANY* | 49 |
| 8 | 75 9 5 3 4 6 → 801 | 800 | 30 – 47 | 801
(75 x (6 + 5)) - ((9 - 3) x 4) |
|
59 |
| 9 | VISUILBOO | OBLIVIOUS
(3.25 seconds) |
40 – 47 | 69 |
