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Episode 2419
From Countdown
Episode 2419 was broadcast on 22 December 1998, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 39.
Richard Saldanha played Nick Buttle, with Richard Saldanha winning 63 - 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Saldanha | Score | Nick Buttle | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LFXEOAPDR | FLARED | 0 – 7 | LEOPARD | PAROLED, PRELOAD* | 7 |
| 2 | VFTRAOEIA | FAVORITE | 8 – 15 | FAVORITE | 15 | |
| 3 | MSLUIERGT | MUSTIER | 15 – 22 | UGLIEST | GIMLETS*, GLISTER*, GRISTLE*, GUSTIER, GUTSIER*, LURGIES*, LUSTIER, MISRULE* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 7 6 3 10 5 → 232 | 232
(25 x 10) - (6 x 3) |
25 – 32 | 232
(25 x 10) - (6 x 3) |
|
32 |
| 5 | NYCMRIAEN | CANNIER | 32 – 39 | CANNIER | CANNERY*, CARMINE | 39 |
| 6 | SRDIOARSQ | RADIOS | 38 – 45 | RADIOS | SIRDARS | 46 |
| 7 | GCTDHEUEI | EIGHT | 43 – 45 | dutchie ☓ | DECEIT*, DUGITE*, ETCHED*, ITCHED, TECHIE* | 52 |
| 8 | 1 5 10 3 4 6 → 307 | 307
(6 x 5 x 10) + 4 + 3 |
53 – 55 | 307
(6 x 5 x 10) + 4 + 3 |
|
62 |
| 9 | GLORIANIT | TAILORING
(2 seconds) |
63 – 55 | 72 |
