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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 × 6 + (9 + 2) × (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) × 100 + 10 × 4
40 – 50 940
(100 − 4 − 2) × 10


73
9 TIMINGARM migrating ☓
(2.5 seconds)
40 – 50 IMMIGRANT 83