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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.

NOTE: In Round 4, the contestants solutions weren't revealed due to the obviousness of the round – however, it can be assumed they used the method stated by Carol Vorderman.

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


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