Episode 2332
From Countdown
Episode 2332 was broadcast on 21 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Zoran Blackie played Vic Foster, with Vic Foster winning 55 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Zoran Blackie | Score | Vic Foster | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTRIOISAN | RATIONS | 7 – 7 | TRANSOM | AMORIST*, ANIMIST*, IRONIST*, MANOIRS*, MARTINS*, MATRONS* | 7 |
| 2 | CZTEINOCE | NOTICE | 13 – 13 | ENTICE | CONCEIT | 14 |
| 3 | RMLAEADER | DREAMER | 20 – 20 | ALARMED | DEMERARA* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 8 1 3 7 10 → 288 | 286 | 20 – 27 | 289
(7 − 1) × 50 − (8 + 3) |
CV: 288 = (7 − 1) × (50 − 10 ÷ (8 − 3)) |
32 |
| 5 | YSTIOASNU | STAINS | 26 – 27 | STONY | ISSUANT*, SUASION*, SUSTAIN | 39 |
| 6 | TFGEAOBWI | bowtie ☓ | 26 – 32 | BOWIE | BOATIE*, TOWAGE | 45 |
| 7 | LJEIYGENO | LEGION | 32 – 38 | JINGLE | EYEING*, JINGLY, JOYING* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 4 4 9 8 8 → 436 | 441 | 32 – 45 | 435
(9 − 4) × 75 + 8 × 8 − 4 |
CV: 436 = (4 × 9 + 75) × 4 − 8 |
61 |
| 9 | TONICMOMO | 32 – 55 | COMMOTION
(4 seconds) |
71 |
