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Episode 2277

From Countdown

Episode 2277 was broadcast on 5 June 1998, as part of Series 38.

Kelvin Philpott played Martin Hoskins, with Martin Hoskins winning 59 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Kelvin Philpott Score Martin Hoskins Others Max.
1 PALIVESUN VULPINE 7 – 7 UNVEILS ALEVINS*, INSULAE*, LUPINES*, SPANIEL* 7
2 XESTANROE atoners ☓ 7 – 12 ROAST EXTENSOR, RESONATE 15
3 DILEPAORT ADROIT 7 – 19 PLAITED DIPTERAL, IDOLATER*, TAILORED*, TRIPODAL* 23
4 75 5 4 6 2 2 → 241 241
(5 − 2) × 75 + 2 × 6 + 4
17 – 19 243


33
5 OHVAGUSNI ANGUISH 24 – 26 SHAVING HOUSING, SHOVING*, VAGUISH*, VOGUISH* 40
6 MELORATSE tremelos ☓ 24 – 33 METEORS ELASTOMER 58
7 HDUEMRAJL HARMED 30 – 39 HURDLE HUMERAL, JUMARED* 65
8 100 9 2 4 6 5 → 291 291
6 ÷ 2 × 100 − 9
40 – 49 291
6 ÷ 2 × 100 − 9


75
9 TAITRIDER 40 – 59 IRRITATED
(5 seconds)
85