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Episode 2384
From Countdown
Episode 2384 was broadcast on 3 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
Richard Saldanha played Richard Saddington, with Richard Saddington winning 58 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Anna Hall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Saldanha | Score | Richard Saddington | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LRFAOANTR | FRONTAL | 7 – 7 | FRONTAL | 7 | |
| 2 | FVKEUESCO | FOCUS | 12 – 12 | FOCUS | CUVEES, EVOKES, FESCUE* | 13 |
| 3 | GTGIEANBR | BERATING | 20 – 20 | BERATING | REBATING* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 10 8 6 5 4 → 706 | 706
(10 + 4) × 50 + 6 |
30 – 30 | 706
(10 + 4) × 50 + 6 |
|
31 |
| 5 | BWOEEMDSI | BESIDE | 36 – 36 | EMBEDS | EMBODIES | 39 |
| 6 | VRLUEATYG | TRAVEL | 36 – 43 | GRAVELY | GREATLY*, VAGUELY*, VAULTER*, VULGATE* | 46 |
| 7 | IEALYPLAX | LAPEL | 41 – 48 | PALLY | AXIALLY*, AXILLAE, EPAXIAL*, EPYLLIA* | 53 |
| 8 | 1 2 3 3 4 4 → 347 | — | 41 – 48 | 289 |
CV: 336 = (3 × 2 + 1) × 3 × 4 × 4 |
53 |
| 9 | OSUNSTROM | 41 – 58 | MONSTROUS
(1.25 seconds) |
63 |
