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Episode 2238
From Countdown
Episode 2238 was broadcast on 13 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
John Ashmore played Peter Malone, with Peter Malone winning 59 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Ashmore | Score | Peter Malone | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DREISHPAJ | PHRASED | 7 – 7 | PHRASED | RAPHIDES | 8 |
| 2 | PESRINOFB | NOSIER | 13 – 13 | BONIER | BONFIRES | 16 |
| 3 | LGDUANEKP | PLANED | 13 – 20 | PLUNGED | LANGUED*, PLAGUED*, PLANKED*, PLUNKED* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 25 75 1 10 9 → 761 | 761
((75 + 10) x 9) - (100 / 25) |
23 – 30 | 761
(9 x 75) + 100 - (25 - 10 - 1) |
|
33 |
| 5 | VELQOSZIR | olivers ☓ | 23 – 36 | LOVERS | LIVERS*, LORIES*, OILERS*, OLIVES*, ORIELS*, SILVER*, SLIVER*, SOLVER*, VIREOS*, VIZORS* | 39 |
| 6 | TUGWEAYDG | TUGGED | 29 – 42 | WAGGED | GADGETY* | 46 |
| 7 | CESSORTDA | ASSORTED | 37 – 42 | ESCORTS | COARSEST*, COASTERS*, COSTARDS, REDCOATS*, TORSADES* | 54 |
| 8 | 50 100 75 7 1 10 → 364 | 365
((7 - 1) x 50) + 75 - 10 |
44 – 49 | 365
((7 + 1) x 50) - (100 - 75) - 10 |
CV: 364 = (7 x 50) + 100 - 75 - 10 - 1 |
64 |
| 9 | CHINASERF | 44 – 59 | FRANCHISE
(3.5 seconds) |
74 |
