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Episode 2443
From Countdown
Episode 2443 was broadcast on 25 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
Terence English played Tess Jones, with Terence English winning 45 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terence English | Score | Tess Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCVLOAUIM | CLAIM | 5 – 0 | unclaim ☓ | UNIVOCAL | 8 |
| 2 | XNDEAERHL | EXHALED | 12 – 7 | LEARNED | REHANDLE | 16 |
| 3 | SRFTOIEWY | FOSTER | 18 – 13 | FOREST | FORTIES, FROWSTY, SWIFTER | 23 |
| 4 | 50 7 3 6 7 1 → 861 | 856 | 18 – 20 | 857
((7 + 3 + 7) x 50) + 1 + 6 |
CV: 861 = ((7 + 3 + 7) x (50 + 1)) - 6 |
33 |
| 5 | PNCAIEKHT | KITCHEN | 25 – 20 | CHINK | APHETIC*, HEPATIC*, PANTECH*, PICANTE*, THICKEN* | 40 |
| 6 | SBYSIAORG | GRASSY | 31 – 26 | ARGOSY | ISOBARS | 47 |
| 7 | RVCEEEGTD | GREETED | 38 – 26 | CREED | DETERGE*, ERECTED*, EVERTED* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 8 1 4 1 4 → 403 | 402
(4 x 4 x 25) + 1 + 1 |
45 – 33 | 404
((1 + 1) x 8 x 25) + 4 |
CV: 403 = (((25 x 4) + 1) x 4) - 1 |
64 |
| 9 | INVITEPOW | 45 – 33 | VIEWPOINT | 74 |
