Episode 2357
From Countdown
Episode 2357 was broadcast on 25 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Peter Preston Igweke played Vicky Smith, with Vicky Smith winning 56 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Preston Igweke | Score | Vicky Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCNDAEITE | RETAINED | 8 – 8 | RECANTED | CANTERED*, CREATINE*, CRENATED*, DECANTER, DERACINE*, DETAINER*, DICENTRA*, INCREATE* | 8 |
| 2 | QNFUOINRE | FUNNIER | 15 – 15 | FUNNIER | INFERNO, QUINONE*, REUNION* | 15 |
| 3 | GDIAEMSAT | GAMIEST | 22 – 15 | STAGED | DIASTEMA | 23 |
| 4 | 25 8 4 4 3 10 → 561 | 561 ☓ | 22 – 22 | 562
(4 × 3 + 10) × 25 + 8 + 4 |
CV: 561 = (25 − 8) × (10 + 4 ÷ 4) × 3 |
33 |
| 5 | RSGOUVYIB | VIGOUR | 28 – 22 | GRUBS | VIGOURS | 40 |
| 6 | GMDEAERLA | LEADER | 28 – 29 | ALARMED | LAAGERED | 48 |
| 7 | TPNSOAEZT | PATENTS | 35 – 36 | PATENTS | NOTATES*, PATTENS*, TEAPOTS, TOPAZES* | 55 |
| 8 | 100 5 10 7 2 3 → 872 | 872
(5 + 3) × 100 + 7 × 10 + 2 |
45 – 46 | 872
(5 + 3) × 100 + 7 × 10 + 2 |
|
65 |
| 9 | RAVEYARDS | 45 – 56 | ADVERSARY
(2 seconds) |
75 |
