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Episode 2285
From Countdown
Episode 2285 was broadcast on 17 June 1998, as part of Series 38.
John Holroyd played Gillian Galek, with Gillian Galek winning 56 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Holroyd | Score | Gillian Galek | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTMSEOETF | REMOTEST | 8 – 8 | REMOTEST | MOFETTES* | 8 |
| 2 | RWIABSURE | BURSAR | 8 – 15 | BRUISER | SABREUR* | 15 |
| 3 | NDPXIUARE | unaired ☓ | 8 – 21 | PRUNED | UNPAIRED | 23 |
| 4 | 25 4 6 2 1 10 → 791 | 791
4 × (6 + 2) × 25 − (10 − 1) |
18 – 31 | 791
4 × (6 + 2) × 25 − (10 − 1) |
|
33 |
| 5 | TPSUIONLA | PLIANT | 24 – 37 | INSULT | PULSATION | 51 |
| 6 | VNWLEIARE | livener ☓ | 24 – 44 | RENEWAL | LIVEWARE*, REVIEWAL* | 59 |
| 7 | GMOETTOGE | MOTTO | 29 – 49 | MOTTO | EMOTE*, MOTET*, MOTTE*, TOTEM | 64 |
| 8 | 25 75 100 4 6 10 → 447 | 446
(100 + 10) × 4 + 6 |
36 – 56 | 446
(100 + 10) × 4 + 6 |
|
71 |
| 9 | CHALKSFAB | FLASHBACK
(6 seconds) |
46 – 56 | 81 |
