Can you spot the rude word hiding in this 'Countdown' anagram?
Classic 'Countdown'.
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LONDON -- Channel 4 quiz show Countdown isn't usually a laugh a minute, but there are occasionally some unexpectedly amusing moments.
On Monday night's show, contestants fought to make the longest anagram out of the following letters: "XHBLOUEMG".
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One man came back with "bulge", which was a strong effort -- but it wasn't quite as good as he could have done.
Here's the longest word the experts in dictionary corner came up with:
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That's right, "bumhole". Here it is, in all its seven-letter glory.
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This wouldn't be the first time something like this has happened on Countdown, either.
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Countdown really is the gift that keeps on giving.
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