Episode 2241
From Countdown
Episode 2241 was broadcast on 16 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
John Jones played Garry Mitchell, with John Jones winning 40 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Jones | Score | Garry Mitchell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RNYAOSTUA | OUTRAN | 6 – 0 | stary ☓ | SUNYATA*, YANTRAS* | 7 |
| 2 | EISBNOTWT | BONIEST | 13 – 0 | bowties ☓ | TOWNSITE* | 15 |
| 3 | FQDSEOIVD | DEVOID | 19 – 6 | DEVOID | DIDOES*, DIODES*, FODIES*, VIDEOS, VOIDED* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 5 6 1 8 → 733 | 734
(8 + 2) × (75 − 1) − 6 |
26 – 6 | 738 |
CV: 733 = (5 × 75 − 8) × 2 − 1 |
31 |
| 5 | BMDEOERJV | DEMOB | 26 – 13 | REMOVED | 38 | |
| 6 | NTTSGUAOE | outstage ☓ | 26 – 13 | toutages ☓ | GAUNTEST*, TUTENAGS | 46 |
| 7 | AEUPDLECM | CLAMPED | 33 – 13 | PLACED | CLUMPED, DEPLUME* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 8 5 6 4 8 → 483 | 482
75 × 6 + 4 × 8 |
40 – 13 | 486 |
CV: 483 = (75 + 5) × 6 + 4 − 8 ÷ 8 |
63 |
| 9 | CADETQUIT | 40 – 23 | ACQUITTED
(5.5 seconds) |
73 |
