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Episode 2293

From Countdown

Episode 2293 was broadcast on 29 June 1998, as part of Series 39.

Gillian Galek played Beverley Scott, with Gillian Galek winning 40 – 30, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Gillian Galek Score Beverley Scott Others Max.
1 PRLOAEHSW WHALERS 7 – 7 PAROLES HOWLERS, REPOSAL*, SPHERAL* 7
2 CRIUGSAJE juicers ☓ 7 – 13 CRUISE SAUCIER 14
3 NQIOCDMAN NOMADIC 14 – 13 DOMAIN MONADIC* 21
4 100 1 3 10 8 9 → 686 686
(100 − (9 + 1 − 8)) × (10 − 3)
24 – 13 688


31
5 WTYEIERVM VERITY 30 – 13 EVERY REVIEW, VERITE*, VIEWER 37
6 DYBOAILNE bodyline ☓ 30 – 13 bodyline ☓ DENIABLY 45
7 RLPAENASI PLANES 30 – 20 NAILERS AIRPLANES 63
8 100 6 2 3 3 6 → 561 563 ☓ 30 – 20

CV: 561 = (100 − 6) × 6 − 3

73
9 GRIQERUIN enquiring ☓
(2 seconds)
30 – 30 REQUIRING
(2.5 seconds)
83
TB HEADTUXES EXHAUSTED
(5 seconds)
40 – 30 83