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Episode 2384

From Countdown

Episode 2384 was broadcast on 3 November 1998, as part of Series 39.

Richard Saldanha played Richard Saddington, with Richard Saddington winning 58 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Anna Hall.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Richard Saldanha Score Richard Saddington Others Max.
1 LRFAOANTR FRONTAL 7 – 7 FRONTAL 7
2 FVKEUESCO FOCUS 12 – 12 FOCUS CUVEES, EVOKES, FESCUE* 13
3 GTGIEANBR BERATING 20 – 20 BERATING REBATING* 21
4 50 10 8 6 5 4 → 706 706
(10 + 4) × 50 + 6
30 – 30 706
(10 + 4) × 50 + 6


31
5 BWOEEMDSI BESIDE 36 – 36 EMBEDS EMBODIES 39
6 VRLUEATYG TRAVEL 36 – 43 GRAVELY GREATLY*, VAGUELY*, VAULTER*, VULGATE* 46
7 IEALYPLAX LAPEL 41 – 48 PALLY AXIALLY*, AXILLAE, EPAXIAL*, EPYLLIA* 53
8 1 2 3 3 4 4 → 347 41 – 48 289

CV: 336 = (3 × 2 + 1) × 3 × 4 × 4

53
9 OSUNSTROM 41 – 58 MONSTROUS
(1.25 seconds)
63