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by Phyl Styles
Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for 9th January 2024 (Series 89, Heat 6)
Replies: 6
Views: 682

Re: Spoilers for 9th January 2024 (Series 89, Heat 6)

Is MISTOUCH in the dictionary?
by Phyl Styles
Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 23)
Replies: 8
Views: 1145

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 23)

Steve Hyde » Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:15 pm Phyl Styles wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:02 pm I am wondering if POSSETED would be allowed? (as in regurgitated a small amount of food) Thanks It's spelled with a double T unfortunately That'd be by analogy with billeted, dieted, marketed, budgeted and pocketed, ...
by Phyl Styles
Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 23)
Replies: 8
Views: 1145

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 23)

I am wondering if POSSETED would be allowed? (as in regurgitated a small amount of food)
Thanks
by Phyl Styles
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 2 February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 9)
Replies: 16
Views: 1758

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 2 February 2023 (Series 86, Heat 9)

oed.com gives it as a noun and an adjective B. adj. Of wool or woollen and other fabrics, etc.: of a natural yellowish-grey colour. The two main modifiers appear to be adjectives and adverbs. What other adjectives does your dictionary describe as modifiers? If they are one-syllabled modifiers then t...
by Phyl Styles
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 2 February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 9)
Replies: 16
Views: 1758

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 2 February 2023 (Series 86, Heat 9)

Did Susie say beige was not an adjective?
However, comparatives of colours are tricky because it is pretty well impossible to say what 'redder' and 'beiger' would actually look like.
by Phyl Styles
Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 11th January 2023 - CoC XVI Prelim 8
Replies: 17
Views: 1574

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 11th January 2023 - CoC XVI Prelim 8

Rhys Benjamin wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:51 pm Winner!!!!

Last nums: (75 - 1) x 25 x 50 / 100 + 4.

And thanks to Rachel for getting a different method at the end and ruining my moment of glory.
I kept checking and rechecking my method, which was also Rhys's, and also seeking a few seconds of glory :)
by Phyl Styles
Fri Dec 18, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)
Replies: 42
Views: 10990

Re: Spoilers for Friday 18 December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)

Quite an extraordinary final in a year of exceptional happenings! Congratulations to both players for such a prestigious and friendly contest and to Luke who edged it brilliantly in the final stages. Just to pick a nit - is there any justification for the double T in POSSETTED (cf. cosseted, gussete...
by Phyl Styles
Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Replies: 40
Views: 20332

Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)

The highest ever score on Countdown and the highest combined score ever! And this is not even the Championship Final yet! On the wiki it says: The aggregate score of 272 is also the joint highest in the history of the show - if that is true what is the other 272? All that aside, a tremendous game, ...
by Phyl Styles
Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many UK cities have you been to?
Replies: 43
Views: 16238

Re: How many UK cities have you been to?

I came on here looking to see if Countdown in Nottingham was still a thing, having discovered it is one of about 3 places you can get to from nutty Norfolk.
I have been to 58 of these cities - as with Clive, the UK is our usual destination.
by Phyl Styles
Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7th August 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 30)
Replies: 9
Views: 5302

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 7th August 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 30)

R1 the 'th' in anthelion is pronounced as in anthill. It is a contraction of anti-helion, opposite or against the sun. Similarly ant-helminthic, which helps eliminate worms. Lovely.
by Phyl Styles
Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO-MSO 2017
Replies: 34
Views: 23893

Re: CO-MSO

Round 2 4th numbers game needs another number, please
by Phyl Styles
Fri Oct 14, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Glasgow
Replies: 4
Views: 3841

Re: Co:Glasgow

Just hoping you received our forms and my FB messages, Alan?
by Phyl Styles
Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 30th 2015
Replies: 8
Views: 3612

Re: Spoilers For Monday November 30th 2015

Or the very long
'The next Champion of Champions now back on topic' thread here on the Forum
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10155&p=161066&hili ... 79#p161066
by Phyl Styles
Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 8th 2015 (S73 P48)
Replies: 9
Views: 3956

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 8th 2015 (S73 P48)

LOPSIDED was an alternative in there somewhere ...
by Phyl Styles
Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday August 14th 2015 (S73 P35)
Replies: 12
Views: 4015

Re: Spoilers for Friday August 14th 2015 (S73 P35)

Has anybody else ever got the same score three days in a row?
And the rider to that, what is the greatest number of consecutive wins on the same score, as there was an 89 before Kevin began?
by Phyl Styles
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoStAl2 - Countdown In St. Albans - Saturday 27th June 2015
Replies: 44
Views: 13936

Re: CoStAl2 - Countdown In St. Albans - Saturday 27th June 2015

Jen being expectant is a bit of a shock, but Adam too?
by Phyl Styles
Fri Jun 12, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday June 11th 2015
Replies: 15
Views: 4374

Re: Spoilers For Thursday June 11th 2015

Sorry to see Gerry go out after some excellent play throughout - gracious in defeat, contributing to the atmosphere of warmth and good sportsmanship that has prevailed in these finals.
by Phyl Styles
Sun May 31, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May
Replies: 49
Views: 16786

Re: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May

Thanks, Mike and Helen, for all your planning and organisation and to everyone who made it such a pleasant day. Several of us were able to combine it with a half-term break in a delightful area and the weather Co:Operated.
by Phyl Styles
Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May
Replies: 49
Views: 16786

Re: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May

Add two more Styleses please.
Oh and note that the RedSpottedHanky website offers good train deals, and if you have Tesco Clubcard vouchers you can get an even bigger discount
by Phyl Styles
Sun Apr 12, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
Replies: 38
Views: 22557

Re: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015

Thanks to Tony and all the team for an excellent day, calm and unflurried, warm and friendly. The standard was high, with keen competition at the top. :) :)
by Phyl Styles
Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 30th 2015
Replies: 15
Views: 4796

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 30th 2015

Always a joy to see a high quality player reach octochampdom, and Tom brought a measure of modestly-concealed delight to his final numbers game and eightfold success. Wishing you well, Tom, as you go forward to greater heights.
by Phyl Styles
Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 23rd 2015
Replies: 14
Views: 4071

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 23rd 2015

Yep, just realised my mistake
by Phyl Styles
Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 23rd 2015
Replies: 14
Views: 4071

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 23rd 2015

The record's already been beaten.
Not in a 15, surely?
by Phyl Styles
Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 30th 2015 (S72 P20)
Replies: 26
Views: 6662

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 30th 2015 (S72 P20)

Congratulations, Tracey, there wasn't much that got past you in those eight games, and all the best for the finals.
by Phyl Styles
Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
Replies: 38
Views: 22557

Re: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015

We hope to be there, thanks, Phyl and Alan
by Phyl Styles
Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday December 9th 2014 (S71 P103)
Replies: 12
Views: 4180

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday December 9th 2014 (S71 P103)

So what's the scheme for shows for the rest of the year as Countdown is in the schedule up to the 23rd at least? Are there some specials thrown in? Note this Friday's is later again (at 15:30) after the racing. My understanding is that the quarter finals are interrupted by a special on Friday and a...
by Phyl Styles
Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Replies: 82
Views: 29558

Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November

Thanks to everyone who made this a great event, and a good weekend all round, with a warm and friendly welcome being extended by the genial hosts and the Club members, who worked hard on everyone's behalf. Scoring by points first adds an interesting twist and has an impact on people's playing strate...
by Phyl Styles
Tue Oct 28, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Replies: 82
Views: 29558

Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November

Could consider two different ones for Frid and Sat, for variety? Thanks for suggestions, Ian.
PS happened to notice that The Haymarket will give you a £5 voucher if you befriend them.
by Phyl Styles
Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Replies: 82
Views: 29558

Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November

Getting to the point where it would be good to know if there is a meeting-place (with food?) for Friday night? Somewhere as central as possible would seem to be the way to go, as people will be staying in various locations? I am happy to suggest somewhere, but others who have the local knowledge may...
by Phyl Styles
Tue Oct 07, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 7th 2014 (S71 P60)
Replies: 11
Views: 3000

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 7th 2014 (S71 P60)

Unless my attention was diverted at the end, there appeared to be no bright spark in the audience to solve the conundrum? :o
by Phyl Styles
Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
Replies: 23
Views: 5048

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)

Six wins isn't half bad ;) though I can share your feelings of frustration at coming to a full stop at that point, Paul. Some excellent spots along the way and I do hope you stay in the top 8.
by Phyl Styles
Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 18th 2014 (S71 P45)
Replies: 12
Views: 3477

Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 18th 2014 (S71 P45)

I have just finished rampaging around the house because SCIURINES, my 9-letter triumph, isn't in Oxford (though it is in my Collins). SCIURINE, the word for squirrel-like, known to many a good quizzer, can be a noun or adjective. However, I can now go quietly back to my seat and try to hang on to th...
by Phyl Styles
Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Replies: 82
Views: 29558

Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November

Don't know if Scotland will be in or out, but we'd like to be in Scotland,
thanks, Phyl and Alan
by Phyl Styles
Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday September 8th 2014
Replies: 13
Views: 3770

Re: Spoilers For Monday September 8th 2014

Nick should have gone to Susie with an obscure word like FACTOTUM for the teatime teaser
One man's obscure is another's very familiar, I guess.
by Phyl Styles
Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday September 8th 2014
Replies: 13
Views: 3770

Re: Spoilers For Monday September 8th 2014

Too late with my French soup, wd Zarte :)
by Phyl Styles
Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday September 5th 2014 (S71 P41)
Replies: 14
Views: 3166

Re: Spoilers for Friday September 5th 2014 (S71 P41)

It may be worth pointing out that the presentation at the end was not related to its being the 6000th show, or something close to it, but to there having been 70 series
And of course being OFFICIALLY AMAZING
:) :o :D :lol:
I've always wanted to do a whole row of smileys
by Phyl Styles
Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

CoMultiLon 2014 Results

CoMultiLon 2014 Results (E&OE) CoMultiLon Trophy 1 Jamie 408 2 Richard 406 3 Hugh 390 4 Peter 383 5 Tony 372 6 Judith 356 7 Alan 301 8 Stephen 297 9 Matt R 245 10 Julia 228 11 Katherine 156 12 Claire 114 Countdown in London Trophy (by wins and points) 1 Zarte 4.367 2 James Robinson 4.316 3 Innis...
by Phyl Styles
Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO Bristol???? who is interested
Replies: 25
Views: 9063

Re: CO Bristol???? who is interested

Phyl and Alan might be interested
by Phyl Styles
Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

Thanks to everyone who contributed to a good day yesterday - the best part was that you all came! (38 of us) The CoMultiLon Trophy (Countdown plus multiple puzzles) was won by Jamie McNeill with a very narrow victory over Richard Freeland. The pure but not simple Countdown prize went to Zarte Siempr...
by Phyl Styles
Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

You have a good time with your family, Mark - look forward to the next time we see you!
by Phyl Styles
Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday July 25th 2014 (S71 P18)
Replies: 64
Views: 12555

Re: Spoilers for Friday July 25th 2014 (S71 P18)

Tricia's clothes more than make up for yesterday, she look fab. ;)
I fail to see why Tricia's clothes have any relevance or why you didn't learn anything from the negative responses you received yesterday, Rhys
by Phyl Styles
Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

I put out a survey on FB which some of you will not have seen. The basic questions it asked were: 1. which format are you choosing for the day? 2. do you want to order food at the venue? hot/cold? 3. are you interested in a Thai meal at The Clerk and Well? The other pub very near is The Yorkshire Gr...
by Phyl Styles
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

Someone just said to me there is a lot of confusion about this event, which is not what I want to be the case, so please do ask questions and reply to the Facebook survey if you still have it.
by Phyl Styles
Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

STOP PRESS ****** Julie is offering lifts from the Hatfield area ******
:) :)
by Phyl Styles
Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

Further to all the information on the CoMultiLon Hangout (the after-show party), Ned Pendleton has nobly offered his place as a refuge for the post-pub hours, and fortunately it happens to be situated in central London. He did say the offer was open to all, which was rash but generous ..... If you h...
by Phyl Styles
Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday June 4th 2014 (S70 P95)
Replies: 12
Views: 3200

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday June 4th 2014 (S70 P95)

I'm with Mark on that one, unless an alternative spelling has been recently allowed
by Phyl Styles
Sat May 31, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

I probably will be able to make this
That's good news - hope you can make use of one of the payment methods on offer, but let me know if you have difficulties
by Phyl Styles
Sat May 31, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Payment for CoMultiLon

If you sign up to the Pingit app http://www.barclays.co.uk/Mobile/BarclaysPingit/P1242603570446 you can send me your CoMultiLon money via my Pingit account. You don't have to be a Barclays customer. The only fiddly bit in the registration is that when they make two tiny payments into your account to...
by Phyl Styles
Tue May 27, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday May 27th 2014 (S70 P89)
Replies: 14
Views: 4347

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday May 27th 2014 (S70 P89)

yeah, that ^ (TZIGANES)
by Phyl Styles
Fri May 16, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

Further to the Mind Sports Olympiad which runs on both sides of CoMultiLon, there are as Tony says events on the day before and the day after which might be of interest to anyone travelling up early or using the Bank Holiday weekend to stay over longer. https://www.facebook.com/MindSportsOlympiad/in...
by Phyl Styles
Fri May 02, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

Comprehensive accommodation guide for CoMultiLon, strongly recommend you check out the LSE rooms at the top of this list: These have very good rates and an excellent position in relation to venue and Kings Cross/Euston: London School of Economics Rosebery Hall, single standard £45 with full English ...
by Phyl Styles
Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
Replies: 104
Views: 38762

Re: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 20

Can we pay on the day? We should be on the 99.9% definite list, please
by Phyl Styles
Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday April 23rd 2014 (S70 P72)
Replies: 5
Views: 2184

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday April 23rd 2014 (S70 P72)

Julie Devine is a returner, first appeared in series 44
by Phyl Styles
Sun Apr 20, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
Replies: 39
Views: 15485

Re: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014

Many thanks, Tony, for all the hard work that goes into creating and running a tournament event.
by Phyl Styles
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
Replies: 42
Views: 11407

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014

Did I miss it, or was Ciaran's deafness not even mentioned? How could this be?
Why would you need to?
by Phyl Styles
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
Replies: 42
Views: 11407

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014

Insignificant pieces of trivia 1 denarius = 10 asses (later became 16 asses) 1 as = standard Roman bronze coin, nothing (unless I am mistaken) to do with donkeys (as Suzy and Nick were saying) 1 bes = two-thirds of an as 1 semuncia = one twenty-fourth of an as 1 quincunx = five-twelfths of an as (wh...
by Phyl Styles
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
Replies: 42
Views: 11407

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014

What an amazing game, well done to both of you. Such hard luck to be as capable as Ciaran and not to win a game - that should not be a losing score, really tough, but played in such a good spirit by two great guys.
by Phyl Styles
Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20892

Re: CoMultiLon

In a couple of days there will be a deluge of details about proposals for CoMultiLon, the excellent venue and content of the day, and ways to pass the evening hours, henceforward until rechristened to be known as CoMultilon:The Hangout.