Countdown’s Susie Dent has veiled swipe at Gary Lineker’s critics with her latest ‘word of the day’ 

Countdown’s Susie Dent has shared a timely ‘word of the day’ which could be a veiled swipe at the BBC amid rows surrounding Gary Lineker’s political views.

Numerous comments drew attention to the bold timing of Susie’s tweet last night, with Gary Lineker stepping down from Match of the Day following a controversial ‘breach’ of guidelines. 

The TV chose yesterday’s word to be ‘mumpsimuses’, which she defines as: ‘Those who insist they are right and apportion blame to others without looking at themselves.’

One Twitter user gave an ‘example’ of the word, referencing a tweet from Tory MP Nadine Dorries which read: ‘Gary Lineker does need to decide though, is he a footie presenter or a candidate for the Labour Party?’

Another user added: ‘Susie you truly are a legend – I take it you are boycotting presenting the football program tomorrow.’

Susie Dent’s chosen word of the day was ‘mumpsimuses’ which comes amid Gary Lineker rows 

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