Spoilers for Friday 24th July 2009

[Dinos Sfyris]

HEPTANES in rounds 2, 6 and 9

[Andy Thomson]

The things people will do to get first post...

Any chance Paul might be wearing a shirt that's been ironed?

[James Robinson]

Oh no, it's the last Countdown for 4 weeks How are we going to survive

[Matt Morrison]

Oh no, it's the last Countdown for 4 weeks How are we going to survive

Cheap drugs and empty sex for me.

[Junaid Mubeen]

A HESITANT start for DC.

[Chris Philpot]

FARTING as an immature equaller in Round 2.

By the way, I'm not sure Rachel's really pulling off the Liquorice Allsort look today.

[Derek Hazell]

By the way, I'm not sure Rachel's really pulling off the Liquorice Allsort

Bertie's smile tells me differently.

[Chris Philpot]

Excellent last conundrum before the summer break - even if I did get stuck at DIMSUMMER!

[Kai Laddiman]

AERATING and MAILLOTS.

I got 118, disappointed to not get the con though.

[Innis Carson]

I got 129, didn't spot EXEUNTED.

I think Paul's got just enough time to win 8 before Chris Davies starts, wonder if he will?

[Kirk Bevins]

I got 129, didn't spot EXEUNTED.

I think Paul's got just enough time to win 8 before Chris Davies starts, wonder if he will?

I was chuffed with EXEUNTED - three Es; that word can't come out often. I got 131 but missed HESITANT, a good spot Junaid.

[Kai Laddiman]

I got 129, didn't spot EXEUNTED.

I think Paul's got just enough time to win 8 before Chris Davies starts, wonder if he will?

I was chuffed with EXEUNTED - three Es; that word can't come out often. I got 131 but missed HESITANT, a good spot Junaid.

Max of 133, well done chaps.

[David O'Donnell]

I got 132, missed EXEUNTED (was quite pleased with DETENUE) but had METAZOAN.

[Gavin Chipper]

I got 129, didn't spot EXEUNTED.

I think Paul's got just enough time to win 8 before Chris Davies starts, wonder if he will?

I'd be a little surprised. He's just an average player who happens to have won four. He may win another four, but if he does I think he might set the opposite record to the one Andrew Hulme has just set.

[Michael Wallace]

I'd be a little surprised. He's just an average player who happens to have won four. He may win another four, but if he does I think he might set the opposite record to the one Andrew Hulme has just set.

I wouldn't call him average - he's managed a few spots that an 'average' player wouldn't, he's just let down by ludicrous inconsistency (although that does seem to balance out to 'average'). That said, I think I'd be surprised if he manages to avoid coming across someone who manages to beat him before hi s8 shows are up, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[Andy Thomson]

Any chance Paul might be wearing a shirt that's been ironed?

Looks like the missing suitcase arrived!

[JimBentley]

I'd be a little surprised. He's just an average player who happens to have won four. He may win another four, but if he does I think he might set the opposite record to the one Andrew Hulme has just set.

I wouldn't call him average - he's managed a few spots that an 'average' player wouldn't, he's just let down by ludicrous inconsistency (although that does seem to balance out to 'average'). That said, I think I'd be surprised if he manages to avoid coming across someone who manages to beat him before hi s8 shows are up, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

When Beryl got SPIRALS I was convinced she was going to end his run, and if she hadn't blanked out on both the subsequent numbers games, she'd have held on. But then I though Carol Warren was going to beat him, too. I'd be amazed if he he wins eight, but it would be pretty cool if he did.

[Tracey Lilly]

last numbers alternative
100-7+7 = 86 * 8 = 688

Enjoy the summer break.

An opportunity for those who love their 'Countdown Fix' to revisit some of the last month's programmes on 40D.

[James Robinson]

last numbers alternative
100-7+7 = 86 * 8 = 688

Enjoy the summer break.

An opportunity for those who love their 'Countdown Fix' to revisit some of the last month's programmes on 40D.

Don't you mean 100-7-7 = 86 or 100-(7+7) = 86. That might make slightly more sense.

Another alternative is:

100 - 2 = 98

98 x 7 = 686

8 - 7 + 1 = 2

686 + 2 = 688

[Jimmy Gough]

I spotted METAZOAN and EXEUNTED (don't think I would've risked exeunted though). Surprised Paul's managed four in a row but he does come up with some great spots.

Can't wait for Chris!

[Dinos Sfyris]

Grrr was pleased with METAZOA but didn't know you could stick the N on. Likewise I didn't put the -ED on EXEUNT as it sounded nonsensical. See you in 4 weeks Coontdoon. At least now I might get a chance to do well on *gasp* resits

[Martin Smith]

Paul's an interesting player, in the sense that he makes a lot of amazing spots (usually 'everyday' words with unusual letter combinations) but also misses some really easy ones. He's looked like losing all 4 games at some point - Carol especially looked a likely winner.

[Sue Sanders]

By the way, I'm not sure Rachel's really pulling off the Liquorice Allsort

Bertie's smile tells me differently.

[Tracey Lilly]

Don't you mean 100-7-7 = 86 or 100-(7+7) = 86. That might make slightly more sense.[/quote]

Whoops! silly me I left out the brackets - yep I meant 100-(7+7) = 86
Thanks so much for pointing out the error and clearing up the confusion for every one.