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Episode 2247

From Countdown

Episode 2247 was broadcast on 24 April 1998, as part of Series 38.

Angela Waller played Alistair Houston, with Angela Waller winning 55 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Angela Waller Score Alistair Houston Others Max.
1 TKCIAERMO EROTICA 7 – 7 MORTICE TACKIER 7
2 ETYUSDILG GUSTED 7 – 14 DILUTES SEDULITY 15
3 GRNEOAVHP ORANGE 7 – 22 HANGOVER OVERHANG* 23
4 25 1 5 9 6 10 → 242 242
25 × 10 − 9 + 1
17 – 32 242
25 × 10 − 9 + 1


33
5 IHTESCOBT BOTHIES 24 – 39 BOTHIES BIOTECH*, BITCHES, BOTCHES, BOTTIES*, COTTISE*, HOTTIES*, TITCHES* 40
6 GNRIEESLW REELING 31 – 46 SLEWING NEWSGIRL 48
7 ARROTDUTE ROTATED 38 – 46 outrated ☓ TORTURED 56
8 25 7 3 1 10 5 → 811 810
(10 × 3 + 1) × 25 + 7 × 5
45 – 46 817

CV: 811 = (5 × 7 − 3) × 25 + 10 + 1

66
9 LEAPDIVER PREVAILED
(24.75 seconds)
55 – 46 76