Episode 2325
From Countdown
Episode 2325 was broadcast on 12 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Andrew Lucas played Gwen Clark, with Andrew Lucas winning 45 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Lucas | Score | Gwen Clark | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHGIUJVEO | GUISE | 0 – 6 | OGIVES | VOGUISH | 7 |
| 2 | LGRIAENXN | RELAXING | 8 – 6 | LEANING | LEARNING* | 15 |
| 3 | YMCAURTER | CREAMY | 14 – 12 | CURATE | CAUTERY*, ERRATUM, MATURER, MERCURY*, TRACERY* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 1 2 9 3 10 → 970 | 970
(10 + 3) × 75 − (9 + 1) ÷ 2 |
24 – 12 | — |
|
32 |
| 5 | VNOIPREZN | pinner ☓ | 24 – 19 | ENVIRON | 39 | |
| 6 | DTQAOSTIE | TOASTED | 31 – 26 | TOASTED | IODATES*, TOADIES*, TOASTIE | 46 |
| 7 | RGAECROUL | COURAGE | 38 – 33 | COURAGE | CAGOULE*, REGULAR | 53 |
| 8 | 2 4 3 4 10 7 → 905 | 900
(7 × 3 × 4 + 4 + 2) × 10 |
45 – 33 | 920 |
CV: 908 Best: 904 = (7 × 4 + 2) × 10 × 3 + 4 |
60 |
| 9 | TEENTIGER | 45 – 43 | TEETERING
(5 seconds) |
70 |