Episode 2338
From Countdown
Episode 2338 was broadcast on 31 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Vic Foster played Fiona Cuthbertson, with Vic Foster winning 49 - 17. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vic Foster | Score | Fiona Cuthbertson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTNLOUAHO | honoral ☓ | 0 – 5 | THORN | ALTHORN*, ORTOLAN | 7 |
| 2 | HDGIEAMZV | MEDIA | 0 – 11 | IMAGED | 13 | |
| 3 | RVTOUISDE | OUTSIDER | 8 – 11 | DETOURS | OUTDRIVES* | 31 |
| 4 | 9 10 5 6 7 1 → 825 | — | 8 – 11 | 810 |
CV: 825 = (9 + 6) x 5 x (10 + 1) |
41 |
| 5 | SLFKAIYUT | FUSTILY | 15 – 11 | FAULTS | FALSITY*, FISTULA | 48 |
| 6 | TDOEILCRE | LOITERED | 23 – 11 | deleter ☓ | DERELICT*, DOLERITE*, RECOILED | 56 |
| 7 | NNPAOYRSI | PRISON | 29 – 17 | PARSON | PARISON, PINYONS*, SAPONIN* | 63 |
| 8 | 25 2 7 9 6 7 → 119 | 119
((7 - 2) x 25) - 6 |
39 – 17 | 123 |
|
73 |
| 9 | CORNUGRIP | PROCURING
(14.25 seconds) |
49 – 17 | 83 |
