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Episode 2458
From Countdown
Episode 2458 was broadcast on 15 February 1999, as part of Series 40.
Alan Williams played David Andrew, with David Andrew winning 44 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Arthur Smith, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Williams | Score | David Andrew | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WCHEUOLPR | POWER | 0 – 7 | COUPLER | LOUCHER | 7 |
| 2 | DRTYAEINM | DREAMY | 0 – 14 | TRAINED | DYNAMITER | 25 |
| 3 | FUASRIATH | FRUITS | 6 – 14 | FAIRS | RATFISH*, SHARIAT* | 32 |
| 4 | 75 100 8 5 2 2 → 382 | 382
(2 × 8 + 75 + 100) × 2 |
16 – 24 | 382
(2 × 8 + 75 + 100) × 2 |
|
42 |
| SST | SEVERREP | PRESERVE | ||||
| 5 | MZVBEIAEG | BEIGE | 21 – 29 | IMAGE | BAIZE*, BEGEM*, MAIZE, VEGIE* | 47 |
| 6 | LPIODANRI | radion ☓ | 21 – 34 | PLAID | DIPOLAR*, ORDINAL, PADRINO*, PONIARD* | 54 |
| 7 | AEOWLSSTG | SLOWEST | 28 – 34 | TOWELS | STOWAGES | 62 |
| 8 | 25 6 4 3 8 10 → 690 | 690
(25 − (6 − 4)) × 3 × 10 |
38 – 44 | 690
(8 × 3 + 4) × 25 − 10 |
|
72 |
| 9 | NICOLLOUS | 38 – 44 | COLLUSION | 82 | ||
