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Episode 2317
From Countdown
Episode 2317 was broadcast on 31 July 1998, as part of Series 39.
Brian Stewart played Nick Buttle, with Nick Buttle winning 60 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brian Stewart | Score | Nick Buttle | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRSIEYROT | ROPIEST | 7 – 7 | ROPIEST | PIERROTS*, SPORTIER | 8 |
| 2 | HGJCRAIEV | CHARGE | 13 – 13 | CHARGE | ARCHIVE | 15 |
| 3 | CTRAEWKLI | TACKIER | 20 – 20 | TRICKLE | ARTICLE, CATLIKE*, RECITAL, TACKLER*, TICKLER*, WACKIER*, WARLIKE* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 2 9 9 8 1 → 223 | 222
8 ÷ 2 × (50 + 1) + 9 + 9 |
27 – 20 | 218 |
CV: 223 = (50 + 9 − 1) × 8 ÷ 2 − 9 |
32 |
| 5 | PHTLEUADM | HALTED | 33 – 26 | HALTED | THUMPED | 39 |
| 6 | RBMTOAIRE | BOATER | 33 – 33 | BARMIER | ARBITER, ARMOIRE*, BROMATE*, ORBITER*, RAREBIT, ROTAMER* | 46 |
| 7 | NGVWEAEDI | WEAVING | 40 – 40 | WEAVING | AVENGED*, EVADING*, INWEAVE, WEEDING*, WINDAGE* | 53 |
| 8 | 2 4 4 8 10 7 → 242 | 242
(7 − 4) × 8 × 10 + 2 |
50 – 50 | 242
(7 × 4 − 4) × 10 + 2 |
|
63 |
| 9 | COCAGRIND | 50 – 60 | ACCORDING
(4.5 seconds) |
73 |
