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Episode 2409
From Countdown
Episode 2409 was broadcast on 8 December 1998, as part of Series 39.
Noel Godson played Susan Thompson, with Noel Godson winning 57 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Noel Godson | Score | Susan Thompson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMYNEIESC | NEMESIS | 7 – 0 | MINCES | SIEMENS | 7 |
| 2 | NDGTOAIRL | ORATING | 14 – 7 | LOADING | TRIGONAL | 15 |
| 3 | BYFVEUASH | SHAVE | 19 – 12 | SHAVE | ABUSE, BEAUS*, BUSHY, FAVES*, FUBSY*, HAVES*, HEAVY, SHEAF*, SUAVE, UVEAS* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 9 1 5 3 5 → 225 | 225
75 × 3 |
29 – 22 | 225
(75 + 5) × 3 − (9 + 5 + 1) |
|
30 |
| 5 | CPGLIEOCE | POLICE | 35 – 28 | POLICE | 36 | |
| 6 | HXDAIEGPD | PAGED | 40 – 33 | APHID | GIDDAP* | 42 |
| 7 | TGRDIUENF | INTRUDE | 47 – 40 | TURFING | REFUTING, UNGIFTED* | 50 |
| 8 | 100 8 7 6 2 9 → 637 | 633 | 47 – 47 | 636
(100 + 6) × (8 − 2) |
CV: 637 = (100 + 7) × 6 − (9 − 8 ÷ 2) |
60 |
| 9 | MINITOATI | IMITATION
(7.5 seconds) |
57 – 47 | 70 |
