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Episode 2234
From Countdown
Episode 2234 was broadcast on 7 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
Alan Atkins played John Ashmore, with John Ashmore winning 50 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Atkins | Score | John Ashmore | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YITNIGDAO | DAINTY | 0 – 7 | DIGNITY | TOADYING | 8 |
| 2 | TTUNRANIE | URINATE | 7 – 14 | NATTIER | INTERNAUT* | 26 |
| 3 | SORGOTAVD | GROATS | 13 – 20 | GROATS | DASTOOR* | 33 |
| 4 | 75 4 2 9 6 1 → 483 | 483
(75 x 6) + ((9 + 2) x (4 - 1)) |
23 – 20 | 482 |
|
43 |
| 5 | HBEINRMEO | BONIER | 23 – 27 | BROMINE | HEROINE | 50 |
| 6 | FERSUJPIF | PUFFERS | 30 – 34 | PUFFIER | 57 | |
| 7 | WETCSOEGY | SWEET | 30 – 40 | COYEST | 63 | |
| 8 | 100 7 4 10 8 2 → 940 | 940
((7 + 2) x 100) + (10 x 4) |
40 – 50 | 940
(100 - 4 - 2) x 10 |
|
73 |
| 9 | TIMINGARM | migrating ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
40 – 50 | IMMIGRANT | 83 |
