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AT LAST, A BRAND NEW COUNTDOWN PUZZLE BOOK THAT FANS OF THE SHOW CAN REVEL IN! Think you have what it takes to be a Countdown contestant? Do you enjoy playing along with the show at home? Do you know where the phrase 'The Full Monty' comes from? Whether you consider yourself an expert, or just want to play Countdown-themed challenges at your leisure, this is the perfect book for you. It contains over 750 number and word puzzles based on your favourite quiz show, including the opportunity to take on contestants on the show by challenging yourself to beat their score, and even speed rounds if you fancy more of a challenge. There are feature puzzles of themed letters rounds and conundrums, as well as special maths and letters challenges. Colin has provided his own teatime teasers under different categories, and for those who are amazed by Rachel's numerical agility there are black-belt maths challenges to see if you can solve those sums only she could manage on the show! Throughout are some of the best of Susie's fascinating 'Origins of Words' features. All in all, this is the ultimate book for all fans of Countdown!