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Episode 2379
From Countdown
Episode 2379 was broadcast on 27 October 1998, as part of Series 39.
Richard Saldanha played John Coy, with Richard Saldanha winning 62 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Saldanha | Score | John Coy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRGEAURNI | TEARING | 7 – 7 | TEARING | GARNITURE* | 18 |
| 2 | ENKSAOWMA | MAKES | 12 – 12 | MEOWS | AWAKENS | 25 |
| 3 | TBDEIESFR | DEFIES | 18 – 18 | FISTED | BESTRIDE*, BRIEFEST, DEBRIEFS | 33 |
| 4 | 100 8 1 4 2 10 → 487 | 487
10 ÷ 2 × 100 − (8 + 4 + 1) |
28 – 18 | 488 |
|
43 |
| 5 | DSYOMLAIS | MAILS | 28 – 24 | SOLIDS | AMYLOID*, DAIMYOS*, DISMAYS*, MISLAYS | 50 |
| 6 | TDPEOUCGS | SPOUTED | 35 – 31 | SPOUTED | OUTSPED*, SCOUTED | 57 |
| 7 | RHLEVNIPA | PLAINER | 42 – 38 | PREVAIL | HARELIP*, HEPARIN*, HERNIAL*, INHALER, PRALINE, RAVELIN* | 64 |
| 8 | 5 2 2 9 3 6 → 350 | 350
(9 × 3 + 6 + 2) × 5 × 2 |
52 – 38 | — |
|
74 |
| 9 | ANTYVILLA | VALIANTLY
(2.25 seconds) |
62 – 38 | 84 |
