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Episode 2255
From Countdown
Episode 2255 was broadcast on 6 May 1998, as part of Series 38.
Matthew Taylor played Alan Viney, with Matthew Taylor winning 44 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Matthew Taylor | Score | Alan Viney | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DLPEAEDSU | PEDDLES | 7 – 7 | PLEASED | DELUDES*, ELAPSED*, PADDLES*, PLEADED*, PUDDLES | 7 |
| 2 | PIONQEISG | POISING | 14 – 7 | PONIES | EPIGONI*, PIGEONS | 14 |
| 3 | BTSAERCEC | CREATES | 21 – 7 | BRACES | ACCRETES | 22 |
| 4 | 75 7 5 2 9 4 → 695 | 695
(75 x 9) + (5 x 4) |
31 – 17 | 695
((75 + 2) x 9) + 7 - 5 |
|
32 |
| 5 | GTVOAIDET | dotted ☓ | 31 – 22 | VOTED | GAVOTTE, GODETIA | 39 |
| 6 | MBNOIEXMD | BOXED | 36 – 22 | monied ☓ | BONXIE* | 45 |
| 7 | RHMAIENCA | CHAIRMAN | 44 – 30 | CHAIRMAN | CHAIRMEN*, CHIMAERA* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 7 6 3 1 6 → 481 | 481 ☓ | 44 – 40 | 481
((75 + 6) x 6) - (7 + 1 - 3) |
|
63 |
| 9 | ACCEPTLES | placates ☓
(7.5 seconds) |
44 – 40 | SPECTACLE | 73 |
