Episode 2294
From Countdown
Episode 2294 was broadcast on 30 June 1998, as part of Series 39.
Gillian Galek played Robert Muir, with Robert Muir winning 55 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gillian Galek | Score | Robert Muir | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNDEUOTZD | NODDED | 6 – 6 | NODDED | DOUTED*, DUNTED* | 6 |
| 2 | GHREIPGOA | GOPHER | 12 – 12 | HOGGER | ARPEGGIO | 14 |
| 3 | STFEIAMGN | FEASTING | 20 – 20 | STEAMING | FIGMENTS, MANIFEST, MANGIEST*, MINTAGES* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 4 9 8 1 5 → 593 | 593
(5 + 1) × 100 − (9 − 8 ÷ 4) |
30 – 20 | 592 |
|
32 |
| 5 | CTREOUTBR | bourret ☓ | 30 – 26 | BUTTER | TORTURE* | 39 |
| 6 | MDLAECWOD | CLAWED | 36 – 32 | CALMED | CLADODE* | 46 |
| 7 | UIYLPESCV | SLUICE | 42 – 38 | SLUICE | CLYPEUS*, SPICULE | 53 |
| 8 | 25 1 8 6 10 5 → 915 | 916 ☓ | 42 – 45 | 918
(5 + 1) × 6 × 25 + 10 + 8 |
CV: 915 = (25 × (6 − 1) − 10) × 8 − 5 |
63 |
| 9 | TINNITONE | 42 – 55 | INTENTION
(6 seconds) |
73 |
