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[[Richard Basi]] played [[Marie Biggs]], with Richard Basi winning {{score|48|29}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tom O'Connor]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. | [[Richard Basi]] played [[Marie Biggs]], with Richard Basi winning {{score|48|29}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tom O'Connor]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:56, 10 February 2026
Episode 2178 was broadcast on 19 January 1998, as part of Series 38.
Richard Basi played Marie Biggs, with Richard Basi winning 48 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Starting from this episode, Countdown was back to square one for the tenth time to discover new eventual finalists and series champions post-Championship of Champions IX.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Basi | Score | Marie Biggs | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TDRUIYPAV | PARITY | 6 – 0 | DIARY | PURITY, PUTRID, PYURIA* | 6 |
| 2 | MRGIEIPNA | IMAGINE | 13 – 7 | PRIMING | IMAGINER, IMPINGER, MIGRAINE | 14 |
| 3 | ZSLEOTSAH | LASHES | 19 – 13 | LASHES | SHOALEST | 22 |
| 4 | 25 10 3 8 7 2 → 455 | 455
(10 + 8) × 25 + 3 + 2 |
29 – 23 | 455
(10 + 8) × 25 + 7 − 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | GWPEIONTI | PIGEON | 35 – 29 | WIPING | EPIGONI | 39 |
| 6 | RYJEALSEH | HEALERS | 42 – 29 | RELAYS | EYELASH, SEALERY, SHEERLY* | 46 |
| 7 | RLDOIRTAO | TORRID | 48 – 29 | idolator ☓ | TOROIDAL | 54 |
| 8 | 25 1 9 3 4 1 → 866 | — | 48 – 29 | 853 |
CV: 866 = 4 × 9 × (25 − 1) + 3 − 1 |
64 |
| 9 | IBEATGOLD | 48 – 29 | OBLIGATED | 74 |
