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Episode 2186
From Countdown
Episode 2186 was broadcast on 29 January 1998, as part of Series 38.
Terry Turner played Gerry Pearce, with Gerry Pearce winning 59 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terry Turner | Score | Gerry Pearce | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUEZSBPEA | PANES | 5 – 5 | ABUSE | UNEASE* | 6 |
| 2 | CDGTCOIUA | AGOUTI | 11 – 11 | AGOUTI | DACOIT | 12 |
| 3 | VEALRNHOI | HOLIER | 17 – 17 | RAVINE | OVERLAIN | 20 |
| 4 | 50 3 1 2 9 5 → 246 | 246
5 × 50 − (3 + 1) |
27 – 27 | 246
5 × 50 − (3 + 1) |
|
30 |
| 5 | LDFRTEAUE | DEFAULTER | 45 – 27 | FALTERED | 48 | |
| 6 | MAOTLFGEU | FLAME | 50 – 32 | MOULT | FLAMEOUT | 56 |
| 7 | TLRLAEADN | TALLER | 50 – 39 | LATERAL | ADRENAL, LANDLER* | 63 |
| 8 | 100 7 9 3 3 10 → 728 | 727 | 50 – 49 | 728
(100 + 3) × 7 + 10 − 3 |
|
73 |
| 9 | DRAINFREE | 50 – 59 | REFRAINED
(9.75 seconds) |
83 |
