Episode 2415
From Countdown
Episode 2415 was broadcast on 16 December 1998, as part of Series 39.
Glynn Leaney played Andrew Slocombe, with Glynn Leaney winning 47 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Glynn Leaney | Score | Andrew Slocombe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSAFEHITR | FATHERS | 7 – 7 | FATHERS | HARDIEST | 8 |
| 2 | OWATUGMTS | STOUT | 12 – 12 | MOATS | TAUTOGS | 15 |
| 3 | GNELADIRT | TRIANGLE | 20 – 20 | GRADIENT | TREADLING | 33 |
| 4 | 25 3 6 4 2 10 → 544 | — | 20 – 20 | — |
CV: 544 = (10 + 4 − 3) × 2 × 25 − 6 |
43 |
| 5 | SOPRIDYER | PERIODS | 27 – 20 | POISED | DERISORY | 51 |
| 6 | LROCAFUCI | FROLIC | 33 – 20 | FOCAL | CALORIC, CRUCIAL* | 58 |
| 7 | RHWAEDIXN | HANDIER | 40 – 27 | HANDIER | RAWHIDE | 65 |
| 8 | 75 10 7 5 8 9 → 587 | 588
75 × 8 − (10 + 9 − 7) |
47 – 34 | 586
8 × 75 − (9 + 5) |
CV: 587 = 75 × 8 − (7 + 5) − (10 − 9) |
75 |
| 9 | HEARTFEED | 47 – 44 | FEATHERED
(4.5 seconds) |
85 |
