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Episode 2420
From Countdown
Episode 2420 was broadcast on 23 December 1998, and was the first semi-final of Series 39.
Terry Knowles played Richard Saldanha, with Richard Saldanha winning 51 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terry Knowles | Score | Richard Saldanha | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RYAFONREC | CRAYON | 0 – 7 | FORERAN | ERRANCY* | 7 |
| 2 | JGTAOILQY | GLOAT | 5 – 12 | GLOAT | GALIOT | 13 |
| 3 | SEDAGWOSN | WAGONS | 5 – 19 | DOSAGES | 20 | |
| 4 | 3 6 1 5 8 10 → 156 | 156
3 × 5 × 10 + 6 |
15 – 29 | 156
3 × 5 × 10 + 6 |
|
30 |
| 5 | SLRUEEXLO | SELLER | 21 – 35 | SELLER | LUREXES | 37 |
| 6 | ITHRAKMER | MARKET | 27 – 41 | MARKET | ARTIER*, HERMIT, KERRIA*, MARKER, MATIER*, MITHER*, RATHER*, REMARK*, THIRAM*, TRIMER* | 43 |
| 7 | CLGIEAPSB | SPECIAL | 34 – 41 | PLACES | PELAGIC | 50 |
| 8 | 25 7 7 3 6 8 → 670 | 674
(7 × 3 + 6) × 25 − (8 − 7) |
41 – 41 | 675 |
CV: 670 = (25 + 7) × 7 × 3 − (8 − 6) |
60 |
| 9 | THERMODOG | 41 – 51 | GODMOTHER
(1.75 seconds) |
70 |
