Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 2237
From Countdown
Episode 2237 was broadcast on 10 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
John Ashmore played John Williams, with John Ashmore winning 56 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Ashmore | Score | John Williams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAUSXFANI | SWAIN | 5 – 5 | SAUNA | AUXINS*, FAUNAS, FUSAIN* | 6 |
| 2 | GMRAESONI | ORGANISE | 13 – 5 | REASON | MEGARONS*, MORAINES*, ORGANISM, ROMAINES*, ROMANISE*, SMEARING | 14 |
| 3 | TLCOEDYAN | LOCATED | 20 – 12 | LOCATED | ACOLYTE, CELADON*, CONDYLE*, LACTONE*, LATENCY*, TALONED* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 7 8 1 8 7 → 509 | 507
(7 − 1 − 8 ÷ 8) × 100 + 7 |
27 – 12 | — |
CV: 510 Best: 510 = (100 − 8 − 7) × (7 − 1) |
28 |
| 5 | YVBOERLUT | OVERTLY | 34 – 12 | OVERLY | OVERBUY*, TROUBLE | 35 |
| 6 | CHUTIEGDR | TRUDGE | 40 – 12 | CHUTE | THEURGIC* | 43 |
| 7 | WTMOAORGT | TOMATO | 46 – 18 | GROTTO | AGOROT* | 49 |
| 8 | 75 5 3 8 7 10 → 585 | 585
75 × 8 − 5 × 3 |
56 – 28 | 585
75 × 8 − (10 + 5) |
|
59 |
| 9 | STEELFYRE | 56 – 28 | FREESTYLE | 69 |
