Episode 2224
From Countdown
Episode 2224 was broadcast on 24 March 1998, as part of Series 38.
Jean Gallacher played Pat Richards, with Pat Richards winning 59 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jean Gallacher | Score | Pat Richards | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCGIEKZIL | LICK | 0 – 6 | LICKER | GIRLIE, ICKIER*, RICKLE* | 6 |
| 2 | IEUBRCTWO | COWRIE | 6 – 6 | COURT | BRUCITE* | 13 |
| 3 | RTPEANOTI | RATION | 6 – 13 | POTTIER | TRITANOPE* | 31 |
| 4 | 100 2 7 9 8 3 → 442 | 442
(100 + 9) × (7 − 3) + 8 − 2 |
16 – 23 | 442
8 ÷ 2 × 100 + 7 × (9 − 3) |
|
41 |
| 5 | AEASGPSNL | SPANGLES | 24 – 31 | SPANGLES | LASAGNES | 49 |
| 6 | RWGOITEPR | GROPER | 30 – 37 | GOITRE | PIERROT | 56 |
| 7 | AOIFVLDUC | AVOID | 35 – 42 | AVOID | OVIDUCAL | 64 |
| 8 | 75 9 5 10 4 1 → 252 | — | 35 – 49 | 251
75 × 4 − 10 × 5 + 1 |
CV: 252 = (4 − 1) × (75 + 9) |
74 |
| 9 | GIFTLUPIN | 35 – 59 | UPLIFTING
(2 seconds) |
84 |
