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Episode 2188
From Countdown
Episode 2188 was broadcast on 2 February 1998, as part of Series 38.
Gerry Pearce played Paul Thompson, with Gerry Pearce winning 56 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gerry Pearce | Score | Paul Thompson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCYSRUIER | CRUISER | 7 – 7 | CURRIES | INSURER*, NURSERY, SUCRIER* | 7 |
| 2 | TOLEBTOFG | BOOTLEG | 14 – 7 | bottles ☓ | 14 | |
| 3 | MVNSCIAIE | CINEMAS | 21 – 7 | VEINS | AMNESIC, MENISCI* | 21 |
| 4 | 10 2 5 6 4 3 → 592 | 592
(4 x 3 x 5 x 10) - (6 + 2) |
31 – 7 | 593 |
|
31 |
| 5 | ROHELANGD | GROANED | 31 – 15 | HEADLONG | 39 | |
| 6 | FLRDPUEAI | FAILURE | 38 – 15 | flaired ☓ | EPIDURAL, PRIDEFUL | 47 |
| 7 | ZEDTALNET | TALENTED | 46 – 23 | TALENTED | 55 | |
| 8 | 75 2 10 1 5 7 → 968 | 967 | 46 – 33 | 968
((10 + 5 - 2) x 75) - 7 |
|
65 |
| 9 | DOPYCHOIR | CHIROPODY
(5.25 seconds) |
56 – 33 | 75 |
