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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

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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


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9 RAVEYARDS 45 – 56 ADVERSARY
(2 seconds)
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