Episode 2335
From Countdown
Episode 2335 was broadcast on 26 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Vic Foster played June Salt, with Vic Foster winning 58 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vic Foster | Score | June Salt | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LNPSEAUJO | LAPSE | 5 – 5 | PAUSE | APOLUNES | 8 |
| 2 | HLNIEFAWG | HEALING | 12 – 5 | LINE | WHEALING* | 16 |
| 3 | EAILTPOEQ | POLITE | 18 – 11 | POLITE | EPILATE, PETIOLE | 23 |
| 4 | 75 1 6 4 2 7 → 589 | 589
(6 + 2) × 75 − (7 + 4) |
28 – 21 | 589
(6 + 2) × 75 − (7 + 4) |
|
33 |
| 5 | IEYGRAGSI | SAGGIER | 35 – 21 | SAGGY | 40 | |
| 6 | TNCSEOURE | COUNTERS | 43 – 21 | SOURCE | CONSTRUE*, RECOUNTS, TROUNCES* | 48 |
| 7 | STKAIYPAE | PASTY | 48 – 26 | STEAK | PASTIE*, PIETAS* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 6 5 3 3 7 → 227 | 227
(6 + 3) × 25 + 7 − 5 |
58 – 26 | — |
|
64 |
| 9 | GRANSMITH | 58 – 26 | HAMSTRING | 74 |
