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Episode 2423
From Countdown
Episode 2423 was broadcast on 28 December 1998, as part of Series 40.
Glynn Leaney played Luke Living, with Glynn Leaney winning 62 – 61. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Glyn Leaney | Score | Luke Living | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCETIDOFE | DEFECTION | 18 – 18 | DEFECTION | 18 | |
| 2 | WRONISWDA | INROADS | 25 – 18 | RADIOS | WINDROWS* | 26 |
| 3 | CVULEBARG | CURABLE | 32 – 18 | VULGAR | 33 | |
| 4 | 7 10 5 4 8 4 → 620 | — | 32 – 28 | 620
((4 + 4) × 8 − 7 + 5) × 10 |
|
43 |
| 5 | CNEDSNIAM | SCANNED | 39 – 35 | SCANNED | AMNESIC*, CANDIES, CANINES*, CINEMAS, INCASED*, MAIDENS, MANNIES*, MEDIANS*, MEDINAS*, NANCIES*, SIDEMAN* | 50 |
| 6 | SLERIYATQ | RETAILS | 46 – 35 | TRAILS | IRATELY*, REALIST*, REALITY, SALTIER*, SALTIRE*, TRYSAIL* | 57 |
| 7 | DOSETJISH | TOSSED | 52 – 41 | HOSTED | HOISTED, HOSTIES*, JOISTED | 64 |
| 8 | 25 7 4 3 8 5 → 342 | 342
(7 + 3 + 4) × 25 − 8 |
62 – 51 | 342
(8 + 5) × 25 + 7 × 3 − 4 |
|
74 |
| 9 | EGGWHINNI | 62 – 61 | WHINGEING
(2.25 seconds) |
84 |
External Links
Watch the end of this episode on Youtube: [1]
