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 |
