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Episode 2419

From Countdown

Episode 2419 was broadcast on 22 December 1998, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 39.

Richard Saldanha played Nick Buttle, with Richard Saldanha winning 63 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Richard Saldanha Score Nick Buttle Others Max.
1 LFXEOAPDR FLARED 0 – 7 LEOPARD PAROLED, PRELOAD* 7
2 VFTRAOEIA FAVORITE 8 – 15 FAVORITE 15
3 MSLUIERGT MUSTIER 15 – 22 UGLIEST GIMLETS*, GLISTER*, GRISTLE*, GUSTIER, GUTSIER*, LURGIES*, LUSTIER, MISRULE* 22
4 25 7 6 3 10 5 → 232 232
25 × 10 − 6 × 3
25 – 32 232
25 × 10 − 6 × 3


32
5 NYCMRIAEN CANNIER 32 – 39 CANNIER CANNERY*, CARMINE 39
6 SRDIOARSQ RADIOS 38 – 45 RADIOS SIRDARS 46
7 GCTDHEUEI EIGHT 43 – 45 dutchie ☓ DECEIT*, DUGITE*, ETCHED*, ITCHED, TECHIE* 52
8 1 5 10 3 4 6 → 307 307
6 × 5 × 10 + 4 + 3
53 – 55 307
6 × 5 × 10 + 4 + 3


62
9 GLORIANIT TAILORING
(2 seconds)
63 – 55 72