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Episode 2218
From Countdown
Episode 2218 was broadcast on 16 March 1998, as part of Series 38.
Andrew Ford played Tracy Clarke, with Tracy Clarke winning 47 - 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Ford | Score | Tracy Clarke | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTWDUOANO | WOUND | 5 – 5 | DAUNT | DONUT, OUTDO*, TONDO* | 5 |
| 2 | LGEAVMIES | GLEAMS | 5 – 12 | MISGAVE | MILEAGES | 13 |
| 3 | YMPQOAENF | MONEY | 5 – 18 | YEOMAN | EPONYM, MOPANE*, PAEONY* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 7 6 3 1 10 → 237 | 237
(3 x 75) + 7 + 6 - 1 |
15 – 28 | 237
(3 x 75) + 10 + 1 + (7 - 6) |
|
29 |
| 5 | GDOURSIAJ | GUARDS | 21 – 34 | GUARDS | ADJIGOS*, GIAOURS* | 36 |
| 6 | DSRNEIERP | ESPIED | 21 – 41 | PRESIDE | REPRISED*, RESPIRED | 44 |
| 7 | RDOATAKWO | WOOD | 21 – 47 | TOWARD | WOODRAT* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 8 8 9 6 7 → 941 | — | 21 – 47 | — |
Best: 941 = (((9 x 7) - 8) x (25 - 8)) + 6 |
61 |
| 9 | CLIPPERIN | 21 – 47 | PRINCIPLE | 71 |
