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Episode 2243
From Countdown
Episode 2243 was broadcast on 20 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
John Jones played Alastair Armstrong, with Alastair Armstrong winning 62 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Jones | Score | Alastair Armstrong | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRDBEOEYI | DEBTOR | 6 – 0 | debitor ☓ | ORBITED | 7 |
| 2 | DNUAMEDVN | UNNAMED | 13 – 7 | UNNAMED | MUNDANE | 14 |
| 3 | SMTJUEOQE | QUEST | 13 – 13 | EMOTES | MOSQUE, QUOTES, TOQUES* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 25 75 8 2 5 → 784 | 780 | 13 – 23 | 784
(100 − 2) × 8 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TRASONDER | TREASON | 20 – 30 | TREASON | ADORNERS*, ROADSTER* | 38 |
| 6 | TXWGTOAIA | TWIG | 20 – 35 | AWAIT | AGITATO | 45 |
| 7 | RSILIVBEG | SILVER | 20 – 42 | VISIBLE | GERBILS, GIRLIES, RISIBLE, VERLIGS* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 8 8 3 5 7 → 476 | 475 | 20 – 52 | 476
(8 + 7 + 5) × 25 − 8 × 3 |
|
62 |
| 9 | SPEEDCUTS | 20 – 62 | SUSPECTED
(15 seconds) |
72 |
