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Episode C7
From Countdown
The seventh episode of Celebrity Countdown was broadcast on 11 June 1998, with David Steel beating Loyd Grossman 23 - 20. The lexicographer was Mark Nyman and the Dictionary Corner guest was Lucinda Lambton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Loyd Grossman | Score | David Steel | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROIYENLAS | AISLE | 0 – 6 | NEARLY | AILERONS*, INLAYERS*, ROSALINE* | 8 |
| 2 | FEISNIPWO | WINES | 5 – 11 | SNIPE | IONISE*, NOWISE*, OPINES*, PONIES, WIFIES* | 14 |
| 3 | 25 2 6 8 3 5 → 373 | 373
(8 x 25 x 2) - (6 x 5) + 3 |
15 – 11 | 371 |
|
24 |
| 4 | UGNEADNEK | NUDGE | 20 – 16 | KNEAD | DUNNAGE | 31 |
| 5 | TLDIEAIYL | YIELD | 20 – 23 | IDEALLY | IDEALITY | 39 |
| 6 | 100 7 3 8 2 1 → 980 | — | 20 – 23 | — |
CV: 980 = (100 - 2) x (7 + 3) |
49 |
| 7 | LOYDSUITE | 20 – 23 | TEDIOUSLY | 59 |
