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Episode 2425
From Countdown
Episode 2425 was broadcast on 30 December 1998, as part of Series 40.
Dave Benham played Barry Landman, with Barry Landman winning 49 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dave Benham | Score | Barry Landman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNTYAUONI | taution ☓ | 0 – 6 | NATION | NUTATION | 8 |
| 2 | NWKEICLEM | WINKLE | 6 – 12 | WINKLE | ICEMEN*, MELICK*, MICKLE, NICKEL, WELKIN* | 14 |
| 3 | RSPIAFJDI | dispair ☓ | 6 – 17 | FAIRS | DIAPIRS | 21 |
| 4 | 100 2 9 5 10 3 → 126 | 126
3 × 9 − 10 ÷ 5 ÷ 2 + 100 |
16 – 17 | — |
|
31 |
| 5 | RCOELMEFG | GOLFER | 22 – 17 | FORGE | FORELEG | 38 |
| 6 | WTVIOARDE | TOWARD | 28 – 23 | WAITER | DEVIATOR | 46 |
| 7 | BZLAOESTM | BLAZES | 34 – 29 | MOLEST | BOATELS*, MALTOSE*, OBLATES, ZEALOTS | 53 |
| 8 | 5 2 4 7 9 6 → 623 | 623
9 × 7 × (6 + 4) − 5 − 2 |
44 – 39 | 623
9 × 7 × (6 + 4) − 5 − 2 |
|
63 |
| 9 | TREENOXEA | 44 – 49 | EXONERATE
(1.5 seconds) |
73 |
