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Episode 2249
From Countdown
Episode 2249 was broadcast on 28 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
Ged Hayes played Debbie Tomlinson, with Ged Hayes winning 48 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ged Hayes | Score | Debbie Tomlinson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSAMUTERO | MUSTARD | 7 – 7 | MUSTARD | OUTDARES | 8 |
| 2 | THGIEEYTC | EIGHTY | 13 – 13 | TITCHY | CHITTY*, TECHIE*, TETCHY | 14 |
| 3 | TAGOLSIRL | orgiast ☓ | 13 – 21 | GORILLAS | GALLIOTS* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 75 7 10 6 5 → 289 | 288
(10 − 6) × 75 − (7 + 5) |
20 – 21 | — |
CV: 289 = (10 − 7) × 100 − (6 + 5) |
32 |
| 5 | GKENIRWAV | WAVERING | 28 – 29 | WAVERING | WREAKING | 40 |
| 6 | CEFGTOENI | TOEING | 34 – 29 | tonge ☓ | GENETIC | 47 |
| 7 | UOERHNPLI | PHONIER | 41 – 29 | outline ☓ | NEUROPIL*, UNHOLIER* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 8 3 9 3 8 → 320 | 319
(9 + 3) × 25 + 8 + 8 + 3 |
48 – 29 | — |
CV: 320 = (8 + 3) × 25 + (8 − 3) × 9 |
65 |
| 9 | CAGEPRINT | 48 – 29 | practising ☓
(26.5 seconds) |
CARPETING | 75 |
