This just happened on Countdown. Ooh er missus!
Every so often a combination of letters comes up that reminds people that Countdown is still on Channel 4.
Today was one of those days.
Nothing to see here #waterpistols pic.twitter.com/gxCddKFTUl
— Rachel Riley (@RachelRileyRR) April 19, 2017
It was plain old “squirt” until Adam Henson in Dictionary Corner suggested another two letters could be added to make it an eight-letter score.
“Like water pistols,” suggested Susie Dent.
The look on Rachel Riley’s face says it all.
@RachelRileyRR Yes because water pistols is what you really meant…. pic.twitter.com/msQE3Q55l4
— Chris (@GelNerd) April 19, 2017