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Episode 2209

From Countdown

Episode 2209 was broadcast on 3 March 1998, as part of Series 38.

Keith Burton played Eric Castle, with Keith Burton winning 61 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Keith Burton Score Eric Castle Others Max.
1 LJNFAEIME INFLAME 7 – 0 FINALE FEMINAL 7
2 HLFAOIDRE FOLDER 13 – 6 LOADER DARIOLE 14
3 NOGINRATS ORGANIST 21 – 6 STORING IGNORANT, ROASTING, SNORTING* 22
4 50 4 9 8 4 5 → 149 149
(4 + 4 − 5) × 50 − (9 − 8)
31 – 16 149
(4 + 4 − 5) × 50 − (9 − 8)


32
5 RBTEUEPCD ERUPTED 38 – 16 CREED REPUTED 39
6 VGAIOSPRA GRASP 43 – 16 APORIAS*, PAVIORS, VIRAGOS 46
7 KRSEAOVTC OVERACTS 51 – 16 OCTAVES OVERCAST*, OVERTASK 54
8 100 50 75 5 6 5 → 251 250 51 – 26 251
50 × 5 + 6 − 5


64
9 SQUEETERS SEQUESTER
(2.25 seconds)
61 – 26 74