Episode 2316
From Countdown
Episode 2316 was broadcast on 30 July 1998, as part of Series 39.
Brian Stewart played Alan Crabtree, with Brian Stewart winning 50 - 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Sisson, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brian Stewart | Score | Alan Crabtree | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTCAIEPDZ | IMPACT | 0 – 8 | IMPACTED | 8 | |
| 2 | CFGOAERMI | FORAGE | 6 – 14 | FORAGE | COMFIER*, GRIMACE | 15 |
| 3 | CDATREUQL | LACQUER | 13 – 14 | CATER | CALQUED*, CURATED*, RACQUET, TRADUCE* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 10 3 9 3 6 → 263 | 263
(50 x 6) - (3 x 9) - 10 |
23 – 24 | 263
((50 - 3 - 3) x 6) - (10 - 9) |
|
32 |
| 5 | NVBAEIHSO | BANISH | 29 – 30 | BANISH | BOVINES*, EVASION | 39 |
| 6 | WLREISDES | WIRELESS | 37 – 38 | WIRELESS | WIELDERS* | 47 |
| 7 | LHNIEVUTA | UNVEIL | 43 – 38 | VAUNT | VIHUELA* | 54 |
| 8 | 9 9 3 1 4 10 → 871 | 870
((9 x 9) + 3 + 4 - 1) x 10 |
50 – 38 | 879 |
|
61 |
| 9 | SHEERDEAR | 50 – 48 | REHEARSED
(11 seconds) |
71 |