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Episode 2312
From Countdown
Episode 2312 was broadcast on 24 July 1998, as part of Series 39.
John Deignan played Jennie Waite, with Jennie Waite winning 41 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Sisson, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Deignan | Score | Jennie Waite | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GADROMRIE | airdrome ☓ | 0 – 6 | GRADER | IDEOGRAM* | 8 |
| 2 | PDEHAETPS | HEAPED | 6 – 12 | HEAPED | HEADSET, HEPTADS*, STEPPED | 15 |
| 3 | CULCOVFIE | VOICEFUL | 14 – 12 | CLOVE | 23 | |
| 4 | 50 6 3 4 10 8 → 245 | — | 14 – 22 | 245
4 × 50 + 8 × 6 − 3 |
|
33 |
| 5 | RTDAEQATN | treated ☓ | 14 – 28 | RANTED | ADNATE*, ARDENT, ATTEND, NATTER*, RATTAN*, RATTED*, TANTRA*, TARTAN, TARTED*, TETRAD* | 39 |
| 6 | RIBMOTLAW | WOMBAT | 20 – 34 | MORTAL | ORBITAL | 46 |
| 7 | GDBLEIECY | DECIBEL | 27 – 41 | DECIBEL | 53 | |
| 8 | 4 8 5 7 10 3 → 848 | — | 27 – 41 | — |
CV: 848 = 7 × (4 + 8) × 10 + 5 + 3 |
63 |
| 9 | GARDENSET | ESTRANGED
(2 seconds) |
37 – 41 | 73 |
