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Episode 2387
From Countdown
Episode 2387 was broadcast on 6 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
Clare Dobbs played Anne Hughes, with Clare Dobbs winning 54 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Anna Hall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clare Dobbs | Score | Anne Hughes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSETGHAOK | HOSTAGE | 7 – 0 | GHOST | HOGGETS | 7 |
| 2 | NBAELTRUP | NATURE | 7 – 7 | PLANTER | PUBERTAL | 15 |
| 3 | NTCEALEFT | TENTACLE | 15 – 7 | CLEFT | 23 | |
| 4 | 100 5 7 2 6 8 → 815 | 815
8 × 100 + 7 + 6 + 2 |
25 – 17 | 815
8 × 100 + 7 + 6 + 2 |
|
33 |
| 5 | SARDOSCSI | DISCOS | 31 – 17 | sacroid ☓ | SCAROIDS | 41 |
| 6 | RCEVSEPOM | MOVERS | 37 – 23 | PROVES | COMPEERS*, COMPERES | 49 |
| 7 | ZATNWIEGT | WETTING | 44 – 30 | WETTING | TZIGANE | 56 |
| 8 | 75 4 8 9 1 3 → 223 | 223
75 × 3 − 8 ÷ 4 |
54 – 40 | 223
75 × 3 − 8 ÷ 4 |
|
66 |
| 9 | COOLKORMA | 54 – 50 | CLOAKROOM
(11.25 seconds) |
76 |
