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Episode 2165
From Countdown
Episode 2165 was broadcast on 31 December 1997, and was the third preliminary of Championship of Champions IX.
Huw Morgan played Simon Pryde, with Simon Pryde winning 67 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Huw Morgan | Score | Simon Pryde | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NVWLCIEOE | CLOVEN | 6 – 6 | CLOVEN | VIOLENCE | 8 |
2 | AUELTDRDS | RUSTLED | 6 – 14 | STRADDLE | 16 | |
3 | NVMAEIHGC | HEAVING | 13 – 21 | HEAVING | MACHINE | 23 |
4 | 25 10 3 5 2 8 → 194 | 194
25 × 8 − 3 × 2 |
23 – 31 | 194
25 × 8 − 3 × 2 |
|
33 |
5 | AEOLBDGAT | BLOATED | 30 – 38 | GLOATED | ABLATED*, DATABLE* | 40 |
6 | GIUDNPEST | DUSTING | 37 – 45 | DUSTING | DEPUTING, PUDGIEST* | 48 |
7 | OARTILRHS | TAILORS | 44 – 52 | TAILORS | HARLOTS*, HIROLAS*, ORALIST*, ROSTRAL* | 55 |
8 | 25 1 2 2 8 6 → 891 | 897
6 × (8 − 2) × 25 − 2 − 1 |
49 – 57 | 897
6 × (8 − 2) × 25 − 2 − 1 |
CV: 892 Best: 891 = (8 × (6 − 2) + 1) × (25 + 2) |
65 |
9 | DEAFCABER | 49 – 67 | BAREFACED
(1.25 seconds) |
75 |