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Episode 2263

From Countdown

Episode 2263 was broadcast on 18 May 1998, as part of Series 38.

Chris Toyne played Arthur Johnstone, with Chris Toyne winning 53 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Chris Toyne Score Arthur Johnstone Others Max.
1 SPGIALTRE PILASTER 8 – 0 REALIST GRAPIEST*, REGALIST* 8
2 UEOIAVHNR RAVINE 14 – 6 RAVINE HERNIA*, HEROIN, NAIVER, RENVOI*, UNROVE*, VAINER 14
3 SPTCEELAR PRELATES 22 – 6 CARPETS CLEAREST, REPLACES*, SPECTRAL*, TREACLES 22
4 25 6 5 2 1 9 → 268 268
(9 + 2) × 25 − (6 + 1)
32 – 6 269


32
5 TMTDIEOAR DOTTIER 32 – 14 MEDIATOR MEDITATOR 50
6 XSGIEUYFG FIXES 37 – 19 GUISE GIGUES 56
7 MALDREAIH HERALD 43 – 25 HERALD HEADRAIL*, RAILHEAD 64
8 75 7 5 2 9 3 → 773 773
(7 + 3) × 75 + 2 × 9 + 5
53 – 35 773
(75 + 2) × (9 − 7) × 5 + 3


74
9 DANGDENIS 53 – 45 SADDENING
(2.5 seconds)
84