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Episode 2390
From Countdown
Episode 2390 was broadcast on 11 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
Terry Knowles played Tony Guidoboni, with Terry Knowles winning 58 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terry Knowles | Score | Tony Guidoboni | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIRCBOAFP | CARBON | 6 – 0 | BRAIN | CABRIO*, CONFAB*, FABRIC, OPANCI*, PICARO* | 6 |
| 2 | BRNEULOQH | BORNE | 11 – 0 | houler ☓ | BOURNE*, NOBLER*, ROUBLE, UNROBE* | 12 |
| 3 | DATIXEMTS | ADMIXES | 18 – 0 | STEAM | MATIEST, MISDATE* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 10 4 5 4 5 → 845 | 846 | 18 – 10 | 845
(75 + 5 + 4) × 10 + 5 |
|
29 |
| 5 | NPOADNEVS | SPANNED | 25 – 10 | SPEND | DAPSONE, NOVENAS* | 36 |
| 6 | TSRIUWEDA | WAISTED | 32 – 17 | STEWARD | TAWDRIES | 44 |
| 7 | GTYINOEEP | PIGEON | 38 – 23 | TEEING | GENOTYPE | 52 |
| 8 | 50 8 9 2 4 3 → 139 | 139
2 × 50 + 4 × 9 + 3 |
48 – 33 | 139
50 × 3 − (9 + 2) |
|
62 |
| 9 | BENSMOTTO | TOMBSTONE
(4.5 seconds) |
58 – 33 | 72 |
