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Episode 2049

From Countdown

Episode 2049 was broadcast on 15 July 1997, as part of Series 36.

Ian Brunton played Pete Clark, with Ian Brunton winning 60 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ian Brunton Score Pete Clark Others Max.
1 AOODWDNER DROWNED 7 – 7 DROWNED WANDEROO 8
2 ADSUSRIOA DROSS 12 – 12 RAIDS SARDIUS, SUDARIA* 15
3 EALNJIRCN NAILER 18 – 18 LANCER CANNIER, CARLINE 22
4 3 1 5 5 8 7 → 611 613
(5 + 5 + 1) × 8 × 7 − 3
25 – 25 613
(5 + 5 + 1) × 8 × 7 − 3

Best: 610 = (8 × 7 + 5) × 5 × (3 − 1)

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5 LOUGLFEPS GULFS 30 – 30 FELLS FOLLES*, GOSPEL*, LOUPES* 35
6 XOIONMYIW MOON 34 – 34 MOON MOONY, WOMYN* 40
7 COELHGITZ CLOTHE 40 – 34 LIGHT CHIGOE*, CITOLE, EOLITH*, GLITCH* 46
8 100 75 50 2 5 7 → 350 350
7 × 50
50 – 44 350
100 × (5 − 2) + 50


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9 RIDECIVET DIRECTIVE
(2.25 seconds)
60 – 44 66