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Episode 2437

From Countdown

Episode 2437 was broadcast on 15 January 1999, as part of Series 40.

Geoff Wilson played John Holton, with John Holton winning 61 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Geoff Wilson Score John Holton Others Max.
1 TANEYOSAV stoney ☓ 0 – 6 ENVOYS NOVATES*, SAVANTE 7
2 GDRIEACTU TRACED 6 – 12 GRATED CURATED, GAUDIER*, TRADUCE 14
3 NOGIJACEX COAXING 13 – 19 COAXING COINAGE 21
4 75 3 2 9 3 10 → 881 881 ☓ 13 – 19 890 ☓

CV: 881 = (75 + 3 + 3) × (9 + 2) − 10

31
SST YOUTHRITA AUTHORITY
5 DGPIAENSN sneaping ☓ 13 – 27 SPENDING 39
6 CODARESIG goaders ☓ 13 – 35 DISGRACE IDOCRASE* 47
7 YPSAIERFA PRAISE 19 – 41 SAFARI SPIRAEA* 54
8 25 2 4 1 9 10 → 754 754
25 × (2 + 1) × 10 + 4
29 – 51 754
25 × (2 + 1) × 10 + 4


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9 DIRECTEUR 29 – 61 RECRUITED
(2.25 seconds)
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