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Episode 2279
From Countdown
Episode 2279 was broadcast on 9 June 1998, as part of Series 38.
Martin Hoskins played Alison Barnes, with Alison Barnes winning 39 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Martin Hoskins | Score | Alison Barnes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSTOUGACI | GRACIOUS | 8 – 8 | GRACIOUS | ORGASTIC* | 8 |
| 2 | TDOTEACHI | COATED | 8 – 15 | CHATTED | ATHETOID* | 16 |
| 3 | ELAROXNEK | RANKLE | 14 – 15 | ANKLE | ALKENE*, AREOLE*, KERNEL*, KLAXON, LEAKER*, LEANER, LOANEE*, LOANER* | 22 |
| 4 | 3 4 9 10 9 2 → 708 | 710 ☓ | 14 – 15 | — |
Best: 708 = 9 × 4 × 2 × 10 − 9 − 3 |
32 |
| 5 | LNAITWEGP | PELTING | 14 – 23 | PLEATING | 40 | |
| 6 | NMDUAELQO | NAMED | 14 – 29 | MAULED | QUONDAM | 47 |
| 7 | GFEODCARM | FORAGED | 21 – 29 | FORMED | CAROMED*, COMRADE, CORDAGE*, DOGFACE, MERCADO* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 8 3 6 5 3 → 314 | 311 | 21 – 39 | 314
(5 − 3 ÷ 3) × 75 + 8 + 6 |
|
64 |
| 9 | LAVACHANE | AVALANCHE
(1.5 seconds) |
31 – 39 | 74 |
