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Episode 2334
From Countdown
Episode 2334 was broadcast on 25 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Vic Foster played Alan Brindley, with Vic Foster winning 59 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vic Foster | Score | Alan Brindley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCSOIABRI | BRAINS | 6 – 6 | BRAINS | ISOBARIC, ROBINIAS* | 8 |
| 2 | YCSEODJAZ | DECOYS | 12 – 6 | CASED | ZYDECOS | 15 |
| 3 | YSWEIULTT | TITLES | 18 – 12 | TITLES | STYLITE, TESTILY, WETSUIT* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 1 5 8 2 3 → 470 | 470
5 × 100 − 3 × (8 + 2) |
28 – 12 | 473 |
|
32 |
| 5 | NFLEAGEMO | FLAGON | 34 – 18 | FLANGE | FLAGMEN*, GLEEMAN*, MELANGE | 39 |
| 6 | KNLIEAPRO | PRALINE | 41 – 18 | APRON | AILERON*, ALIENOR*, LANKIER*, OPALINE*, PLAINER*, PLONKER, PROLINE* | 46 |
| 7 | GDTIERAGN | DERATING | 49 – 18 | DARTING | GRADIENT, TREADING* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 6 5 9 7 6 → 288 | 288
(6 + 6) × 25 − (7 + 5) |
59 – 28 | 288
(6 + 5) × 25 + 7 + 6 |
|
64 |
| 9 | EEZIFLIRT | fertilizer ☓
(13 seconds) |
59 – 38 | FERTILIZE
(14 seconds) |
74 |
