Episode 2397
From Countdown
Episode 2397 was broadcast on 20 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
William Reilly played Alan Sharland, with Alan Sharland winning 52 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | William Reilly | Score | Alan Sharland | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TZRFPOEAN | protane ☓ | 0 – 7 | PROFANE | PANFORTE* | 8 |
| 2 | SIEAETCVG | vestage ☓ | 0 – 14 | VESTIGE | VESICATE | 16 |
| 3 | RWTOIERHA | waster ☓ | 0 – 22 | WORTHIER | WRATHIER | 24 |
| 4 | 100 8 3 2 5 9 → 910 | 910
9 × 100 + 8 + 2 |
10 – 32 | 910
9 × 100 + 8 + 2 |
|
34 |
| 5 | DEOUINQRL | ROUNDEL | 17 – 32 | roundle ☓ | LIQUORED | 42 |
| 6 | NTLEAPEGR | PLANTER | 24 – 32 | TANGLE | ELEGANT, ENLARGE, ENTERAL*, ETERNAL*, GENERAL, GENTLER*, GLEANER*, GRANTEE*, GRAPNEL*, PRELATE*, REAGENT*, REPLANT*, TREPANG* | 49 |
| 7 | COIAEMJSP | CAMEOS | 30 – 32 | SPACE | POMACES | 56 |
| 8 | 25 75 4 6 9 10 → 414 | 415 | 30 – 42 | 414
75 × 6 − 9 × 4 |
|
66 |
| 9 | YIXALURIA | 30 – 52 | AUXILIARY
(4.25 seconds) |
76 |
