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Episode 2359
From Countdown
Episode 2359 was broadcast on 29 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Vicky Smith played Brian Fell, with Vicky Smith winning 54 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vicky Smith | Score | Brian Fell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDTEAOCWC | COATED | 6 – 6 | OCTANE | TWOCCED* | 7 |
| 2 | EILXSBORS | BOILERS | 13 – 13 | BOILERS | BOSSIER, LIBEROS, LORISES*, RISSOLE*, RIBLESS* | 14 |
| 3 | YHPNAEUTM | THUMP | 18 – 13 | unempty ☓ | EMPATHY, NYMPHET*, PAYMENT, PUTAMEN* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 8 9 1 5 6 → 768 | 765 | 18 – 23 | 768
(9 + 6) × (50 + 1) + 8 − 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | OISTRRELV | LOITERS | 25 – 30 | VIOLETS | SERVITOR*, VERTISOL* | 39 |
| 6 | QKPSAOETC | POCKETS | 32 – 37 | PACKETS | CAPOTES, TOECAPS | 46 |
| 7 | AIMRYFGAS | FAIRY | 37 – 42 | FARMS | MARGAYS | 53 |
| 8 | 50 10 3 4 5 9 → 634 | 635
(9 + 4) × 50 − 5 × 3 |
44 – 42 | 636 |
CV: 634 = (4 × 50 + 10) × 3 + 9 − 5 |
63 |
| 9 | AUSSICOLA | SALACIOUS
(8 seconds) |
54 – 42 | 73 |
