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Episode 2329

From Countdown

Episode 2329 was broadcast on 18 August 1998, as part of Series 39.

Andrew Lucas played Douglas Smith, with Douglas Smith winning 58 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Andrew Lucas Score Douglas Smith Others Max.
1 FLBOIVCEG FOIBLE 6 – 0 GLOVE OBLIGE 6
2 SAUSIVTED TISSUE 12 – 6 STAVED ADVISES*, AVIDEST*, DATIVES, DIVESTS, STUDIES*, SUASIVE*, SUAVEST*, TUSSIVE*, VISTAED* 13
3 RWQOASRIE WORRIES 19 – 13 WORRIES 20
4 100 25 3 4 8 6 → 624 624
6 × 100 + 8 × 3
29 – 23 624
(100 + 4) × 6


30
5 JOADRSETN DONATES 36 – 30 ROASTED RODENTS*, SANTERO*, SENATOR, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*, TREASON* 37
6 NHRIALMET TRAMLINE 44 – 30 THERMAL TERMINAL* 45
7 LLGIONRPA parolling ☓ 44 – 38 PAROLING 53
8 7 2 1 6 8 10 → 572 572
(7 × 8 + 1) × 10 + 2
54 – 48 572
(7 × 8 + 1) × 10 + 2


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9 NINTHGLEE 54 – 58 ENLIGHTEN
(5.5 seconds)
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