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Episode 2302
From Countdown
Episode 2302 was broadcast on 10 July 1998, as part of Series 39.
Steve Metcalf played Bill Watson, with Steve Metcalf winning 61 – 6. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Metcalf | Score | Bill Watson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEASLTYOR | RELAYS | 6 – 0 | STORY | ALEATORY | 8 |
| 2 | EICGWUTSE | — | 6 – 0 | gustie ☓ | CUEIST*, CUTIES | 14 |
| 3 | GRPRIEONT | REPORTING | 24 – 0 | PRINTER | 32 | |
| 4 | 25 6 7 2 5 3 → 264 | 263
2 × 5 × 25 + 6 + 7 |
31 – 0 | 269 |
CV: 264 = (5 × 25 + 7) × 2 |
42 |
| 5 | PRNEACGEI | CARPING | 38 – 0 | PRANCE | CAPERING, CREEPING*, PERIGEAN | 50 |
| 6 | OAIDFDREV | RADIOED | 45 – 0 | FODDER | AVOIDED, AVOIDER*, FADDIER, FOREDID*, OVERDID*, ROADIED* | 57 |
| 7 | EOTDIXNAL | DETAIL | 51 – 6 | DENIAL | DELATION | 65 |
| 8 | 75 1 1 4 8 8 → 448 | 448
(8 − 1 − 1) × 75 − 8 ÷ 4 |
61 – 6 | 450 |
|
75 |
| 9 | INDIAPREP | 61 – 6 | DRAINPIPE | 85 |
