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Episode 2323
From Countdown
Episode 2323 was broadcast on 10 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Nick Buttle played Andrew Lucas, with Andrew Lucas winning 45 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nick Buttle | Score | Andrew Lucas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGCDEAIMS | DISGRACE | 8 – 0 | ADMIRES | DECIGRAMS | 18 |
| 2 | LVROENHUC | VOUCHER | 15 – 7 | VOUCHER | CHEVRON, LOUCHER*, LUNCHER*, UNCOVER | 25 |
| 3 | TNRGIOEAI | GRANITE | 22 – 14 | TEARING | ORIGINATE | 43 |
| 4 | 6 9 10 6 9 10 → 562 | 559 | 22 – 21 | 560
(((9 x 6) + 9 - 6) x 10) - 10 |
CV: 562 = (((9 x 9) + 10) x 6) + 10 + 6 |
53 |
| 5 | SBOSNETVA | BASEST | 28 – 27 | BOASTS | ABSENTS, NOVATES* | 60 |
| 6 | WBLGYEAET | getable ☓ | 28 – 32 | TABLE | BELTWAY | 67 |
| 7 | RJNIURXOE | JUNIOR | 34 – 38 | JUNIOR | INJURER | 74 |
| 8 | 25 7 3 3 10 8 → 981 | 976 | 34 – 45 | 982
((10 + 3) x 3 x 25) + 7 |
CV: 981 = (((25 + 8) x 10) - 3) x 3 |
84 |
| 9 | TORNPIECE | RECEPTION
(14 seconds) |
44 – 45 | 94 |
