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Episode 2398
From Countdown
Episode 2398 was broadcast on 23 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
Alan Sharland played Brian Bedford, with Alan Sharland winning 67 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Sharland | Score | Brian Bedford | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FDNEAEIGD | FEEDING | 7 – 7 | DEFINED | DEFANGED* | 8 |
| 2 | LKBAEIYTA | ALBEIT | 13 – 7 | libate ☓ | LABIATE, TAKABLE | 15 |
| 3 | MUOEABRDY | BARMY | 18 – 12 | UMBER | RUMBAED* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 6 10 8 3 1 → 659 | 659
(10 + 3) × 50 + 8 + 1 |
28 – 12 | 669 |
|
32 |
| 5 | SVNIEIHSA | HESSIAN | 35 – 12 | SHAVES | VANISHES | 40 |
| 6 | WEOATRTCE | ROTATE | 41 – 18 | WETTER | COATEE*, COTTAR*, COTTER, CREATE, ECARTE*, TERCET* | 46 |
| 7 | NRDIUXMOS | ROUNDS | 47 – 24 | MOUNDS | NIMRODS* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 8 3 9 1 5 → 586 | 586
(9 + 3) × 50 − (8 + 5 + 1) |
57 – 34 | 586
(9 + 3) × 50 − (8 + 5 + 1) |
|
63 |
| 9 | INDERGENT | TENDERING
(11 seconds) |
67 – 34 | 73 |
