Episode 2200
From Countdown
Episode 2200 was broadcast on 18 February 1998, as part of Series 38.
Peter Moulding played Ruth Atkin, with Ruth Atkin winning 56 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nanette Newman, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Moulding | Score | Ruth Atkin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNJIEODRE | JOINTED | 7 – 7 | JOINTED | ORIENTED*, REJOINED | 8 |
| 2 | WARUPILSO | SPIRAL | 13 – 7 | polaris ☓ | PLIOSAUR* | 16 |
| 3 | GRYEIAFHO | FAIRY | 13 – 13 | FORAGE | GHERAO, HEGIRA*, HOAGIE* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 1 8 9 7 6 → 190 | 190
(9 − 7) × 75 + (6 − 1) × 8 |
23 – 23 | 190
(9 − 7) × 75 + (6 − 1) × 8 |
|
32 |
| 5 | SIMENVACO | MINCES | 29 – 29 | VOICES | AMNESIC*, ANOSMIC*, CINEMAS, ENCOMIA*, EVASION*, INCOMES*, MESONIC*, NOVICES | 39 |
| 6 | LRGIEINPA | REAPING | 36 – 36 | REAPING | PEARLING* | 47 |
| 7 | TEDURIRVA | TARRIED | 43 – 36 | VIRTUE | DURATIVE | 55 |
| 8 | 75 10 4 1 5 8 → 449 | 449
(10 − 4) × 75 − 1 |
53 – 46 | 449
(10 − 4) × 75 − 1 |
|
65 |
| 9 | STEVEHARD | 53 – 56 | HARVESTED
(16 seconds) |
75 |