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Episode 2388
From Countdown
Episode 2388 was broadcast on 9 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
Clare Dobbs played Freddie Marshall, with Freddie Marshall winning 46 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Anna Hall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clare Dobbs | Score | Freddie Marshall | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RLIJRWEAU | WAILER | 6 – 6 | JAILER | RAILER*, WARIER* | 6 |
| 2 | MRAVEOHPI | VAMPIRE | 13 – 6 | MOVER | EMPORIA, IMPROVE, MORPHIA*, VAMPIER* | 13 |
| 3 | FNEBXAOSG | BANGS | 18 – 11 | FANGS | NOSEBAG | 20 |
| 4 | 75 6 8 2 10 4 → 793 | 794 | 18 – 21 | 793
(75 + 4) × 10 + 6 ÷ 2 |
|
30 |
| 5 | LYUITNETA | TALENT | 18 – 28 | NATTILY | TENUITY | 37 |
| 6 | ZPSIDETRI | STRIPED | 18 – 36 | SPIRITED | SPRITZED* | 45 |
| 7 | DFADOWVCA | CODA | 22 – 36 | FAD | ADDA*, AVOW, CAVA*, DADA*, DADO, DOWD*, FADO*, VADA*, WADA*, WOAD* | 49 |
| 8 | 100 9 10 9 4 4 → 902 | 902
9 × 100 + 10 ÷ (9 − 4) |
32 – 46 | 902
9 × 100 + 10 − (9 − 4 ÷ 4) |
|
59 |
| 9 | USESVIPER | SUPERVISE
(1.25 seconds) |
42 – 46 | 69 |
