Episode 2239
From Countdown
Episode 2239 was broadcast on 14 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
Peter Malone played Jean Patterson, with Jean Patterson winning 51 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Malone | Score | Jean Patterson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TENVATNIS | INTENTS | 7 – 7 | INVENTS | TASTEVIN* | 8 |
| 2 | DNYOEGBID | BEYOND | 7 – 14 | BEDDING | BODYING, BOINGED*, EDDYING*, OBEYING | 15 |
| 3 | ORTURLEBM | TUMBLER | 7 – 22 | TROUBLER | TREMBLOR* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 4 1 5 5 4 → 218 | — | 7 – 32 | 218
(100 + 4 + 5) × (5 − 4 + 1) |
|
33 |
| 5 | HGQDAOUYS | DOUGHY | 13 – 38 | DOUGHY | QUAHOGS | 40 |
| 6 | IMTOECFDE | DEMOTE | 19 – 44 | DEFECT | DEMOTIC | 47 |
| 7 | SPAIWDLEA | PALSIED | 26 – 44 | PLAIDS | PALISADE | 55 |
| 8 | 25 50 100 5 10 7 → 878 | 877
(100 + 25) × 7 + 10 ÷ 5 |
33 – 51 | 877
(100 + 25) × 7 + 10 ÷ 5 |
Best: 878 = (100 + 50 + 25) × 5 + 10 − 7 |
65 |
| 9 | VOLGABINS | ABSOLVING
(2 seconds) |
43 – 51 | 75 |
