Episode 2241
From Countdown
Episode 2241 was broadcast on 16 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
John Jones played Garry Mitchell, with John Jones winning 40 - 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Jones | Score | Garry Mitchell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RNYAOSTUA | OUTRAN | 6 – 0 | stary ☓ | SUNYATA*, YANTRAS* | 7 |
| 2 | EISBNOTWT | BONIEST | 13 – 0 | bowties ☓ | TOWNSITE* | 15 |
| 3 | FQDSEOIVD | DEVOID | 19 – 6 | DEVOID | DIDOES*, DIODES*, FODIES*, VIDEOS, VOIDED* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 5 6 1 8 → 733 | 734
((8 + 2) x (75 - 1)) - 6 |
26 – 6 | 738 |
CV: 733 = (((5 x 75) - 8) x 2) - 1 |
31 |
| 5 | BMDEOERJV | DEMOB | 26 – 13 | REMOVED | 38 | |
| 6 | NTTSGUAOE | outstage ☓ | 26 – 13 | toutages ☓ | GAUNTEST*, TUTENAGS | 46 |
| 7 | AEUPDLECM | CLAMPED | 33 – 13 | PLACED | CLUMPED, DEPLUME* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 8 5 6 4 8 → 483 | 482
(75 x 6) + (4 x 8) |
40 – 13 | 486 |
CV: 483 = ((75 + 5) x 6) + 4 - (8 / 8) |
63 |
| 9 | CADETQUIT | 40 – 23 | ACQUITTED
(5.5 seconds) |
73 |
