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Episode 2439
From Countdown
Episode 2439 was broadcast on 19 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
John Holton played Chris Hutchinson, with John Holton winning 54 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Holton | Score | Chris Hutchinson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RMRIOANDO | MAROON | 0 – 7 | DOORMAN | MADRONO*, MIRADOR | 7 |
| 2 | WNOATDOES | DONATES | 7 – 14 | DONATES | ODONATES* | 15 |
| 3 | CQEITSAEV | ACTIVE | 13 – 20 | ACTIVE | VESICATE | 23 |
| 4 | 3 6 7 8 2 2 → 459 | 459
((6 x 8) + 3) x (7 + 2) |
23 – 20 | 458 |
|
33 |
| 5 | TWSLUIAPG | LAWSUIT | 30 – 20 | pituals ☓ | 40 | |
| 6 | CMGIAERHT | GRIMACE | 37 – 20 | hermatic ☓ | CHIMERA, GAMETIC*, MIGRATE, RAGTIME*, REMATCH*, THERIAC*, THERMIC* | 47 |
| 7 | NSPNUIOFB | SNUB | 37 – 27 | BUNIONS | 54 | |
| 8 | 25 9 2 7 7 1 → 531 | 532
((2 + 1) x 7 x 25) + 7 |
44 – 34 | 532
((2 + 1) x 7 x 25) + 7 |
CV: 531 = ((7 x 25) + 9 - 7) x (2 + 1) |
64 |
| 9 | SNOOPISOU | POISONOUS
(1.5 seconds) |
54 – 34 | 74 |
