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Episode 2358
From Countdown
Episode 2358 was broadcast on 28 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Vicky Smith played Rex Rowe, with Vicky Smith winning 56 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vicky Smith | Score | Rex Rowe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RKNOIWLED | WORKED | 6 – 0 | knowled ☓ | WRINKLED | 8 |
| 2 | VBRNUEPCA | CRAVEN | 12 – 6 | PRANCE | PARVENU*, UNBRACE | 15 |
| 3 | THSDIEAHC | CHASED | 18 – 12 | CHASTE | ACHIEST*, AITCHES*, DACITES*, DITCHES, HATCHED*, HATCHES, HITCHED*, HITCHES*, SCATHED* | 22 |
| 4 | 10 4 1 1 6 9 → 667 | — | 18 – 12 | 657 ☓ |
CV: 667 = ((6 + 1) × 10 + 4) × 9 + 1 |
32 |
| 5 | STJLSOAEP | TOPLESS | 25 – 19 | PASTELS | APOSTLES | 40 |
| 6 | XFRTIAELM | RETAIL | 31 – 25 | TRIFLE | FLAMIER, MALTIER | 47 |
| 7 | OEEOWGRYL | GROWL | 36 – 30 | ELEGY | GLOWER | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 7 9 5 10 → 253 | 253
25 × 10 + 10 − 7 |
46 – 40 | 253
25 × 10 + 10 − 7 |
|
63 |
| 9 | NANTEMPER | PERMANENT
(1.5 seconds) |
56 – 40 | 73 |
