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Episode 2278
From Countdown
Episode 2278 was broadcast on 8 June 1998, as part of Series 38.
Martin Hoskins played Janaki Mahadevan, with Martin Hoskins winning 46 - 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Martin Hoskins | Score | Janaki Mahadevan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIDNTOEPL | POINTED | 7 – 0 | LINED | LEPTONIC* | 8 |
| 2 | MCAORTEWS | CASTOR | 13 – 6 | WATERS | COASTER, MAESTRO*, WARMEST* | 15 |
| 3 | IOTFRENDA | FAINTED | 13 – 14 | RATIONED | DERATION*, ORDINATE* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 10 4 5 10 6 → 304 | 305
((4 - (10 / 10)) x 100) + 5 |
20 – 21 | 305
((4 - (10 / 10)) x 100) + 5 |
CV: 304 = (6 x 5 x 10) + 4 |
33 |
| 5 | NYIBFOECB | EBONY | 25 – 21 | noicey ☓ | BONCE, BONEY*, COBBY*, CONEY*, NOBBY* | 38 |
| 6 | UEYKATQER | TURKEY | 31 – 21 | quarter ☓ | EATERY*, EQUATE*, EUREKA*, QUARTE*, RETAKE*, TUYERE* | 44 |
| 7 | GZGIATLEV | VITAL | 36 – 26 | VITAL | GELATI*, GLAIVE*, LIGATE | 50 |
| 8 | 100 6 7 5 2 10 → 436 | 436
(10 - 6) x (100 + 7 + 2) |
46 – 26 | 434 |
|
60 |
| 9 | LONGDIARY | 46 – 26 | ADORINGLY | 70 |
