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Episode 2331
From Countdown
Episode 2331 was broadcast on 20 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Iain Forbes played Zoran Blackie, with Zoran Blackie winning 50 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Iain Forbes | Score | Zoran Blackie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRLAIOGLJ | LAIRS | 0 – 6 | SAILOR | GORILLAS | 8 |
| 2 | VMPAEUGIS | PAGES | 0 – 12 | IMAGES | GUIMPES*, MAGPIES, MISGAVE* | 15 |
| 3 | TWNEIRBOD | BROWNED | 7 – 12 | WINTER | BORNITE*, BROWNIE, DOWNIER*, ORBITED* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 5 6 4 7 10 → 383 | 384 | 7 – 22 | 383
(50 + 5) × 7 − (6 − 4) |
|
32 |
| 5 | SRHAEOLIV | ASHORE | 13 – 28 | HOLIER | OVERSAIL*, SHRIEVAL*, VALORISE*, VARIOLES | 40 |
| 6 | MTQAUOPYE | EMPTY | 18 – 33 | QUOTA | OPAQUE, PAYOUT*, TEAPOY | 46 |
| 7 | NGCAIARED | READING | 25 – 40 | READING | ARCADING*, CARDIGAN, CARANGID, DRAINAGE*, GARDENIA*, RADIANCE* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 9 4 1 5 6 → 289 | 289 ☓ | 25 – 50 | 289
(25 + 4) × (9 + 1) − (6 − 5) |
|
64 |
| 9 | GERMANAIR | remaining ☓
(2 seconds) |
25 – 50 | MARGARINE | 74 |
