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Episode 2248
From Countdown
Episode 2248 was broadcast on 27 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
Angela Waller played Ged Hayes, with Ged Hayes winning 65 - 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Angela Waller | Score | Ged Hayes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PFWEIUSCN | SWIPE | 0 – 6 | WINCES | INCUSE*, INFUSE, PUISNE*, SUPINE*, UNWISE | 6 |
| 2 | RAJOSLGEO | SOLAR | 0 – 12 | GLARES | AEROSOL, GAOLERS, JAROOLS*, ROSEOLA* | 13 |
| 3 | MLNEAIBRD | BAILED | 0 – 19 | BALMIER | MANDIBLE | 21 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 2 1 10 → 714 | 711
((10 - 2 - 1) x 100) + 10 + 1 |
7 – 26 | 717
((10 - 2 - 1) x (100 + 1)) + 10 |
CV: 712 Best: 713 = ((100 - 10 - 1) x (10 - 2)) + 1 |
28 |
| 5 | ZARROIWTE | WARTIER | 14 – 33 | WARTIER | 35 | |
| 6 | BNHAIOVTR | BRAIN | 19 – 38 | BRAIN | VIBRANT, VIBRATO | 42 |
| 7 | DNEORSCEP | SCORNED | 26 – 45 | ENDORSE | CENSORED*, ENCODERS*, PROCEEDS, SECONDER, SEEDCORN* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 1 10 1 4 4 → 305 | 306 | 26 – 55 | 305
((10 - 4) x 50) + 4 + 1 |
|
60 |
| 9 | CHAINMIST | 26 – 65 | MACHINIST
(2 seconds) |
70 |
