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Episode 2184
From Countdown
Episode 2184 was broadcast on 27 January 1998, as part of Series 38.
Terry Turner played Margaret McCrirrick, with Terry Turner winning 42 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Bruce, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terry Turner | Score | Margaret McCrirrick | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAIYLMTAE | tealady ☓ | 0 – 6 | MALADY | DAYTIME, MEATILY | 7 |
| 2 | BVDTOEUSM | DEVOUT | 6 – 12 | OUSTED | DUMBEST | 14 |
| 3 | GAINRPHBO | PROBING | 13 – 19 | HARPING | BIGHORN*, PORANGI*, PROBANG* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 50 25 75 2 9 → 991 | 998 | 13 – 24 | 997
9 × 100 + 2 × 50 − 75 ÷ 25 |
CV: 991 = 100 ÷ 25 × (75 + 50) × 2 − 9 |
31 |
| 5 | RCDWAEUSG | SUGARED | 20 – 24 | CAUSED | CADGERS, CRUSADE | 38 |
| 6 | LEARXFREJ | REFLEX | 20 – 31 | RELAXER | 45 | |
| 7 | NOUTMEPYU | MOUNT | 25 – 36 | MOUNT | EPONYM*, ETYMON*, POTMEN*, TOPMEN* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 100 9 3 10 1 → 571 | 574
(9 − 3) × 100 − 25 − 1 |
32 – 36 | — |
CV: 570 Best: 571 = (100 + 10 × 9) × 3 + 1 |
61 |
| 9 | TENTDUELS | UNSETTLED
(23.5 seconds) |
42 – 36 | 71 |
