Episode 2268
From Countdown
Episode 2268 was broadcast on 25 May 1998, as part of Series 38.
Daniel Summers played Helen Ross, with Daniel Summers winning 59 - 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Daniel Summers | Score | Helen Ross | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLEIANMTR | TRAMLINE | 8 – 0 | MANTLE | TERMINAL | 8 |
| 2 | TAWIOLVUJ | JOVIAL | 14 – 6 | OUTLAW | 14 | |
| 3 | EBKNIODTN | indebt ☓ | 14 – 13 | INTONED | KNITBONE* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 3 2 9 5 1 → 143 | 143
((5 + 2) x (9 - 3)) + 1 + 100 |
24 – 23 | 143
(9 x 5) - 2 + 100 |
|
32 |
| 5 | ZERTAOSDI | ASTEROID | 32 – 31 | ASTEROID | 40 | |
| 6 | FQSEAERHP | PHRASE | 32 – 38 | RESHAPE | 47 | |
| 7 | LCUETAFRD | CRAFTED | 39 – 45 | FAULTED | CRATEFUL*, FURCATED | 55 |
| 8 | 100 75 25 10 8 6 → 179 | 179
100 + 75 + 10 - 6 |
49 – 55 | 179
6 - (10 - 8) + 75 + 100 |
|
65 |
| 9 | SUPERCHAD | PURCHASED
(2 seconds) |
59 – 55 | 75 |
