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Episode 2609
From Countdown
Episode 2609 was broadcast on 28 September 1999, as part of Series 41.
Billy Davidson played Jacqui Darby, with Billy Davidson winning 68 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Billy Davidson | Score | Jacqui Darby | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCYEAEGLP | CLERGY | 6 – 6 | REGALE | EAGERLY*, PERCALE, PRELACY*, REPLACE | 7 |
| 2 | RSIAHOTME | MOTHERS | 13 – 13 | HASTIER | AMORTISE, ATOMISER, HOARIEST, ISOTHERM | 15 |
| 3 | DBNUEIPSW | SPINED | 19 – 19 | SWIPED | UNIPEDS | 22 |
| 4 | 25 7 3 10 9 8 → 715 | 715
(7 × 3 + 8) × 25 − 10 |
29 – 19 | — |
|
32 |
| SST | GAITCRAMP | PRAGMATIC | ||||
| 5 | XVAETOLRD | REVOLT | 35 – 25 | VORTEX | DELATOR*, DEXTRAL*, LEOTARD, LEVATOR, OVERTAX* | 39 |
| 6 | TNMEIONSH | MENTIONS | 43 – 33 | MENTIONS | 47 | |
| 7 | CPEKDAERT | CARPETED | 51 – 41 | RACKETED | PACKETED, REPACKED | 55 |
| 8 | 75 5 9 9 7 10 → 826 | 825
(10 + 9 ÷ 9) × 75 |
58 – 48 | 825
(10 + 9 ÷ 9) × 75 |
CV: 826 = (75 + 7) × 10 + 9 ÷ 9 + 5 |
65 |
| 9 | FEATHERER | HEREAFTER
(10 seconds) |
68 – 48 | 75 | ||
