A is for Aileron
A is for Aileron
Written in the style of a classic children’s rhyming alphabet book by a former Countdown Octochamp, A is for Aileron is an amusing, illustrated walk through some of the words that you will never use anywhere other than the popular Channel 4 gameshow. As well as learning words from AILERON to ZONULE, you’ll also pick up some invaluable Countdown tips and learn why TOENAILS is the most powerful word in the English language.
This unofficial book is not endorsed by or affiliated with Countdown, Channel 4 or its associates in any way.
Take a look at a few sample pages
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Steve promoted the book as part of his appearance in Countdown’s 16th “Championship of Champions” in January 2023. You can see a clip below, or you can find the full episode on Channel 4’s on demand service. Immediately after this, Steve spotted a 9-letter word that features in the book. It was his first televised 9 in his 134th letters round.