LONDON -- Channel 4 quiz show Countdownisn'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.

They'll be kicking themselves that they missed that one.Credit: channel 4

This wouldn't be the first time something like this has happened on Countdown, either.

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Countdownreally is the gift that keeps on giving.

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