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Episode 2245

From Countdown

Episode 2245 was broadcast on 22 April 1998, as part of Series 38.

Alastair Armstrong played David Borlase, with Alastair Armstrong winning 44 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Alastair Armstrong Score David Borlase Others Max.
1 PNEAGORMR PROGRAM 7 – 0 oranger ☓ PARERGON* 8
2 IEUVDGTLA DIVULGE 14 – 7 VAULTED LIGATED*, VULGATE* 15
3 SKEOLTURS STROKES 21 – 14 STROKES SOULSTER* 23
4 100 9 2 5 3 2 → 785 784
(5 + 3) × (100 − 2)
28 – 14 787

CV: 785 = (9 − 2 ÷ 2) × 100 − 3 × 5

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5 IEACTYRZM CRATE 28 – 20 CREAMY MAZIER, MATIER*, MATRIC*, METRIC* 39
6 GTEESHICD HEIST 28 – 27 SIGHTED DECEITS*, DEHISCE*, DITCHES, EDGIEST*, HEISTED, TECHIES* 46
7 OAOEWNSRT OWNERS 34 – 33 STREWN RATOONS*, SANTERO*, SANTOOR*, SENATOR*, TREASON 53
8 75 50 100 4 9 7 → 641 641
7 × 100 − 50 − 9
44 – 43 641
7 × 100 − 50 − 9


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9 LIKEDBRAN 44 – 43 DRINKABLE 73