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Episode 2321
From Countdown
Episode 2321 was broadcast on 6 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Nick Buttle played Ronald Hamblyn, with Nick Buttle winning 57 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nick Buttle | Score | Ronald Hamblyn | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PZKHLTIEA | PLAIT | 0 – 6 | HALITE | KLEPHT*, TALKIE* | 6 |
| 2 | CGDTOEUDI | OUTDID | 6 – 12 | DEDUCT | DOUTED*, DUCTED*, DUGITE*, GEODIC*, GUIDED | 12 |
| 3 | WTNROAEID | RATIONED | 14 – 12 | WAITER | DANEWORT*, DERATION, DOWNRATE*, ORDINATE | 20 |
| 4 | 50 2 1 3 9 5 → 855 | 855
(((9 x 2) - 1) x 50) + 5 |
24 – 12 | — |
|
30 |
| 5 | YSVEOECGN | COVENS | 24 – 19 | CONVEYS | 37 | |
| 6 | TRGQNAIAX | RATING | 30 – 25 | TAXING | GRANITA* | 44 |
| 7 | TRTOEIBHJ | BETROTH | 37 – 32 | BETROTH | 51 | |
| 8 | 50 10 4 3 6 7 → 339 | 339
(50 x 7) - (10 + 4 - 3) |
47 – 32 | 340 |
|
61 |
| 9 | COUNTINDI | INDUCTION
(15.75 seconds) |
57 – 32 | 71 |
