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Episode 2350
From Countdown
Episode 2350 was broadcast on 16 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Kate Ogilvie played John Saunders, with Kate Ogilvie winning 44 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Diane Keen, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kate Ogilvie | Score | John Saunders | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LGVEATUFG | taggle ☓ | 0 – 5 | FLUTE | VULGATE | 7 |
| 2 | SRQUAEZRP | SQUARER | 7 – 12 | SQUARER | PARURES* | 14 |
| 3 | TDHOEPIRS | DITHERS | 14 – 19 | DOPIEST | DIOPTERS*, DIOPTRES*, POTSHERD*, RIPOSTED*, SPHEROID*, TROPHIED, TROPHIES | 22 |
| 4 | 50 5 1 4 3 1 → 937 | 946 | 14 – 26 | 934
(5 × 4 − 1) × (50 − 1) + 3 |
CV: 937 = ((50 − 3) × 5 − 1) × 4 + 1 |
32 |
| 5 | NWSOEIJNX | ENJOINS | 21 – 26 | WINES | 39 | |
| 6 | VKNAOESRY | KNAVERY | 28 – 33 | KNAVERY | RYOKANS* | 46 |
| 7 | TDHUAEBDL | BATHED | 34 – 33 | BALED | BLADED*, BUDDLE*, DAUBED*, HALTED*, HAULED*, HUDDLE, LATHED*, LAUDED*, TABLED*, TABUED* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 7 10 1 9 9 → 801 | 801
(7 + 9) × 50 + 1 |
44 – 43 | 801
(7 + 9) × 50 + 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | LOUSYHEAP | 44 – 43 | PLAYHOUSE | 72 |
