Episode 2240
From Countdown
Episode 2240 was broadcast on 15 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
Jean Patterson played John Jones, with John Jones winning 44 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jean Patterson | Score | John Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTSNEIOST | STONIEST | 8 – 8 | STONIEST | TENORISTS | 18 |
| 2 | SRXUEAHRE | HEARERS | 15 – 15 | HEARERS | ERASURE*, REHEARS, RESEAUX*, SHEARER | 25 |
| 3 | FLGIOAVCE | VOICE | 15 – 22 | FOLIAGE | 32 | |
| 4 | 25 4 7 1 3 10 → 350 | 350
(25 + 10) × (7 + 3) |
25 – 32 | 350
(10 + 4) × 25 |
|
42 |
| 5 | WTJPOIEMA | impote ☓ | 25 – 36 | MATE | OPIATE, OPTIMA*, POTJIE* | 48 |
| 6 | CYGLRUIED | CRUDELY | 32 – 36 | CLERGY | GUILDER, LUCIDER* | 55 |
| 7 | HDTAEOIRL | LOATHED | 32 – 44 | TAILORED | IDOLATER, RATHOLED* | 63 |
| 8 | 25 6 1 8 7 5 → 682 | — | 32 – 44 | — |
CV: 682 = (5 × 7 − 8) × 25 + 6 + 1 |
73 |
| 9 | ICKLECOWS | CLOCKWISE
(7 seconds) |
42 – 44 | 83 |
