Episode 2355
From Countdown
Episode 2355 was broadcast on 23 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Pat Magana played Alan Dyson, with Alan Dyson winning 68 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Pat Magana | Score | Alan Dyson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTEEMSAGH | THEMES | 0 – 7 | GAMETES | TAGMEMES* | 8 |
| 2 | VIDQOUGPA | AVOID | 5 – 12 | AVOID | AUDIO*, PODIA, VAPID* | 13 |
| 3 | EOASYDIFR | FORAYS | 11 – 18 | FADERS | DEFRAYS*, FEDORAS*, FEODARY*, FORAYED*, RADIOES*, ROADIES | 20 |
| 4 | 100 3 9 9 6 3 → 334 | 333 | 11 – 28 | 334
(100 + 9) × 3 + 9 − 6 ÷ 3 |
|
30 |
| 5 | FTAREOBME | BEATER | 17 – 34 | BOATER | BROMATE, FORMATE* | 37 |
| 6 | DRIERCANT | trident ☓ | 17 – 41 | TARRIED | DICENTRA* | 45 |
| 7 | SNOUGNAIL | losings ☓ | 17 – 48 | LOUSING | LOANINGS | 53 |
| 8 | 25 75 6 1 1 4 → 494 | 494
(4 + 1) × (25 + 75) − 6 |
27 – 58 | 494
(4 + 1) × (25 + 75) − 6 |
|
63 |
| 9 | JAMOTREET | 27 – 68 | MAJORETTE
(6 seconds) |
73 |