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8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 6, Episode 15 was a special episode broadcast on 21 August 2015, as part of 8 out of 10 Cats Mash-ups Series 6.

8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, along with Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe (and Alex Brooker, who was Widdicombe's mascot, also helped out, taking part in round 3 against Lock) who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.

The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, winning by 57 – 50 in an 7-rounder.

Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alex Horne and the Horne Section, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Sara & Sean	Score	Jon & Josh	Others	Max.
1	AEINRLSOG	groinal ☓ INSOLE	0 – 7	SEALING LOSER	REGIONALS*	18
2	100 75 2 10 3 8 → 746	740 746 10 × 75 − 8 ÷ 2	10 – 17	746 746 10 × 75 − 8 ÷ 2 10 × 75 − 8 ÷ 2		28
TTT	KISSMEAT	You'll always regret it.			MISTAKES
Rnd	Selection	Sean Lock	Score	Alex Brooker	Others	Max.
3	EAUVSDTEM	EVADES	16 – 23	TEASED	MAUVEST*, MEDUSAE*, SAUTEED, STEAMED	35
Rnd	Selection	Sara Pascoe	Score	Jon Richardson	Others	Max.
4	10 5 3 75 3 9 → 953	953 (3 + 10) × 75 − 3 × 9 + 5	26 – 33	953 (3 + 10) × 75 − 3 × 9 + 5		45
TTT	DAMPPOOP	Comes with a curry.			POPPADOM
Rnd	Selection	Sara & Sean	Score	Jon & Josh	Others	Max.
5	RNSIEACTO	REACTIONS restrain ☓	44 – 51	REACTIONS STONE	ACTIONERS*, CREATIONS*, NARCOTISE*	63
TTT	WANGRISE	How rude.			SWEARING
6	FAUDERMIA	MARAUD FIRMED	50 – 57	FARMED DREAM	URAEMIA*	70
7	SLIMYLUBE	oh shit ☓ symbolise ☓ (7 SECONDS 19.5 seconds)	50 – 57	☓ symbolism ☓ (19 SECONDS 24 seconds)	SUBLIMELY	80