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Episode 2229
From Countdown
Episode 2229 was broadcast on 31 March 1998, as part of Series 38.
Adele Colley played Robert Mill, with Robert Mill winning 52 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Adele Colley | Score | Robert Mill | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VRNUAIJNE | RAVINE | 6 – 6 | RAVINE | ANEURIN | 7 |
| 2 | OUISWCAGN | SOWING | 6 – 13 | CAUSING | CONGIUS*, SAUCING* | 14 |
| 3 | MIESLAGQD | DISMAL | 12 – 19 | MEDALS | MILAGES, MISDEAL*, MISLEAD*, SILAGED* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 1 6 4 10 6 → 969 | — | 12 – 19 | — |
CV: 973 Best: 969 = (50 + 1) × (10 + 6 × 6 ÷ 4) |
31 |
| 5 | OUETBLOIT | BOTTLE | 18 – 25 | BOTTLE | BLOOIE*, BLOTTO, BOOTIE*, BUTTIE*, BUTTLE*, OOLITE*, OUBOET*, OUTLET*, TOILET, TOOTLE* | 37 |
| 6 | SPGAETREI | PARTIES | 25 – 32 | TRAIPSE | GRAPIEST, PRESTIGE | 45 |
| 7 | OIAXMHADE | HOAXED | 31 – 32 | AXIOM | OXHIDE | 51 |
| 8 | 100 5 4 6 6 2 → 170 | 168 | 31 – 42 | 170
(6 + 4) × (5 + 2) + 100 |
|
61 |
| 9 | BRIANSHAW | 31 – 52 | BRAINWASH
(5.5 seconds) |
71 |
