Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 2358
From Countdown
Episode 2358 was broadcast on 28 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Vicky Smith played Rex Rowe, with Vicky Smith winning 56 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vicky Smith | Score | Rex Rowe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RKNOIWLED | WORKED | 6 – 0 | knowled ☓ | WRINKLED | 8 |
| 2 | VBRNUEPCA | CRAVEN | 12 – 6 | PRANCE | PARVENU*, UNBRACE | 15 |
| 3 | THSDIEAHC | CHASED | 18 – 12 | CHASTE | ACHIEST*, AITCHES*, DACITES*, DITCHES, HATCHED*, HATCHES, HITCHED*, HITCHES*, SCATHED* | 22 |
| 4 | 10 4 1 1 6 9 → 667 | — | 18 – 12 | 657 ☓ |
CV: 667 = ((((6 + 1) x 10) + 4) x 9) + 1 |
32 |
| 5 | STJLSOAEP | TOPLESS | 25 – 19 | PASTELS | APOSTLES | 40 |
| 6 | XFRTIAELM | RETAIL | 31 – 25 | TRIFLE | FLAMIER, MALTIER | 47 |
| 7 | OEEOWGRYL | GROWL | 36 – 30 | ELEGY | GLOWER | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 7 9 5 10 → 253 | 253
(25 x 10) + 10 - 7 |
46 – 40 | 253
(25 x 10) + 10 - 7 |
|
63 |
| 9 | NANTEMPER | PERMANENT
(1.5 seconds) |
56 – 40 | 73 |
