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Episode 2261
From Countdown
Episode 2261 was broadcast on 14 May 1998, as part of Series 38.
Chris Toyne played Barbara Deane, with Chris Toyne winning 60 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Toyne | Score | Barbara Deane | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DWDDEITAZ | WAITED | 6 – 6 | WAITED | WADDED* | 6 |
| 2 | GEDGEOUDI | GUIDED | 12 – 12 | GOUGED | DOGGED, DOGGIE*, GIDGEE* | 12 |
| 3 | NRRMEOEYS | SERMON | 18 – 12 | SORRY | MONEYERS* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 10 2 7 5 8 → 510 | 510
5 × 100 + 10 |
28 – 22 | 510
5 × 100 + 10 |
|
30 |
| 5 | LIAHMPEAB | AMIABLE | 35 – 22 | PHIAL | APHELIA* | 37 |
| 6 | TNGIENTAR | TREATING | 43 – 30 | TREATING | INTEGRANT, NATTERING | 55 |
| 7 | SLOEMGIPO | GLIMPSE | 50 – 30 | GLOOM | LIPOSOME* | 63 |
| 8 | 75 5 8 2 3 9 → 548 | — | 50 – 37 | 550
8 × 75 − 9 × 5 − (3 + 2) |
CV: 548 = (75 − 5) × 8 − (9 + 3) |
73 |
| 9 | PAGANPIES | APPEASING
(18.5 seconds) |
60 – 37 | 83 |
