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Episode 2209
From Countdown
Episode 2209 was broadcast on 3 March 1998, as part of Series 38.
Keith Burton played Eric Castle, with Keith Burton winning 61 - 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Keith Burton | Score | Eric Castle | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LJNFAEIME | INFLAME | 7 – 0 | FINALE | FEMINAL | 7 |
| 2 | HLFAOIDRE | FOLDER | 13 – 6 | LOADER | DARIOLE | 14 |
| 3 | NOGINRATS | ORGANIST | 21 – 6 | STORING | IGNORANT, ROASTING, SNORTING* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 4 9 8 4 5 → 149 | 149
((4 + 4 - 5) x 50) - (9 - 8) |
31 – 16 | 149
((4 + 4 - 5) x 50) - (9 - 8) |
|
32 |
| 5 | RBTEUEPCD | ERUPTED | 38 – 16 | CREED | REPUTED | 39 |
| 6 | VGAIOSPRA | GRASP | 43 – 16 | — | APORIAS*, PAVIORS, VIRAGOS | 46 |
| 7 | KRSEAOVTC | OVERACTS | 51 – 16 | OCTAVES | OVERCAST*, OVERTASK | 54 |
| 8 | 100 50 75 5 6 5 → 251 | 250 | 51 – 26 | 251
(50 x 5) + 6 - 5 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SQUEETERS | SEQUESTER
(2.25 seconds) |
61 – 26 | 74 |
