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Episode 2085
From Countdown
Episode 2085 was broadcast on 3 September 1997, as part of Series 36.
Su Winter played Graham Mendick, with Graham Mendick winning 60 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Peter Sweasey.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Su Winter | Score | Graham Mendick | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JBAUESLXN | unbales ☓ | 0 – 6 | SEXUAL | NEBULAS | 7 |
| 2 | DNPREOASR | RESPOND | 7 – 13 | PONDERS | PARDONERS | 25 |
| 3 | BHIOANYRE | BINARY | 13 – 19 | BRAINY | BARNEY*, BARONY*, BARYON*, BONIER*, BORANE*, HERNIA*, HEROIN*, NEARBY* | 31 |
| 4 | 25 8 4 1 9 3 → 145 | 145
25 × (9 − 3) − (4 + 1) |
23 – 29 | 145
(25 + 4) × (8 − 3) |
|
41 |
| 5 | DLNOEOWCV | CLOWNED | 30 – 36 | CLOWNED | CONDOLE | 48 |
| 6 | RTEUASMTU | MATTERS | 37 – 43 | MATURES | MATUREST | 56 |
| 7 | ZTMGEIASV | GAMIEST | 44 – 43 | MAIZES | MAZIEST*, MESTIZA, MISGAVE*, SIGMATE* | 63 |
| 8 | 100 9 8 5 10 2 → 643 | 645 | 44 – 50 | 644
(100 + 9) × (8 − 2) − 10 |
CV: 643 = (5 + 2) × (100 − 8) − (10 − 9) |
73 |
| 9 | SPEEDSAIL | 44 – 60 | DISPLEASE
(9.75 seconds) |
83 |
