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Episode 2393
From Countdown
Episode 2393 was broadcast on 16 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
Terry Knowles played John Docherty, with Terry Knowles winning 58 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terry Knowles | Score | John Docherty | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REZANTMUD | MATURED | 7 – 7 | MAUNDER | UNDREAMT | 8 |
| 2 | TVTIOEGSI | VOTES | 12 – 7 | VEST | EGOTIST | 15 |
| 3 | DMEUXOYLC | CLOUDY | 18 – 13 | MOULDY | CLOYED*, COMEDY, COMELY*, MELODY*, MODULE* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 4 3 1 7 9 → 511 | 511
(9 − 3 − 1) × 100 + 7 + 4 |
28 – 13 | 512 |
|
31 |
| 5 | TLRAEOBRE | BLOATER | 35 – 13 | bolero ☓ | ALERTER*, BLEATER*, REALTOR*, RELATER*, RELATOR*, RETABLE*, RETABLO* | 38 |
| 6 | AISFETHLW | WHISTLE | 42 – 20 | WHISTLE | HALFWITS | 46 |
| 7 | CTNOUIKRI | IRONIC | 48 – 20 | TRICK | RUCTION | 53 |
| 8 | 50 5 6 7 3 6 → 796 | — | 48 – 27 | 795
(7 + 3 + 6) × 50 − 5 |
Best: 796 = (50 + 6 + 5) × (7 + 6) + 3 |
63 |
| 9 | NIGHTBEAR | BREATHING
(2 seconds) |
58 – 27 | 73 |
