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Episode 2340
From Countdown
Episode 2340 was broadcast on 2 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Alan Bailey played Mike Jones, with Mike Jones winning 48 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Bailey | Score | Mike Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WCTSEAEMR | CREMATES | 8 – 0 | CREATES | STEMWARE* | 8 |
| 2 | SDIELOKZT | KILTED | 8 – 7 | DOZIEST | KELOIDS*, ZLOTIES | 15 |
| 3 | NLFUOHGED | HOLED | 8 – 13 | UNFOLD | LOUNGED | 22 |
| 4 | 25 75 4 7 1 2 → 590 | 592
(7 + 1) × 75 − 4 × 2 |
15 – 20 | 592
(7 + 1) × 75 − 4 × 2 |
CV: 590 = (4 × 75 + 7) × 2 + 1 − 25 |
32 |
| 5 | NSGIARILQ | ARISING | 15 – 28 | RAILINGS | 40 | |
| 6 | SDRPOEIRJ | SPIDER | 21 – 28 | spirred ☓ | PERIODS, PROSIER* | 47 |
| 7 | AOENFVNSR | NOVENAS | 28 – 28 | havens ☓ | FANNERS* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 10 5 2 9 8 → 105 | 105
(10 + 5) × 2 + 75 |
38 – 38 | 105
(5 − 2) × 10 + 75 |
|
64 |
| 9 | VINYLBRAT | 38 – 48 | VIBRANTLY
(1 second) |
74 |
