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Episode 2048
From Countdown
Episode 2048 was broadcast on 14 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Ian Brunton played Rosemary Wood, with Ian Brunton winning 47 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Brunton | Score | Rosemary Wood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEIZYBKST | BASKET | 6 – 0 | beasty ☓ | BAIZES*, BATIKS* | 6 |
| 2 | AEARMDHTE | HARMED | 12 – 6 | THREAD | MEATHEAD* | 14 |
| 3 | APRENTEGI | TAPERING | 12 – 24 | REPEATING | 32 | |
| 4 | 75 3 2 5 6 2 → 978 | 978
(5 × 2 + 3) × 75 + 6 ÷ 2 |
22 – 24 | 977 |
|
42 |
| 5 | EOUVYHLCE | CLOVE | 27 – 24 | VOLE | COULEE, ECHOEY*, LOUCHE*, LYCHEE* | 48 |
| 6 | IASLWBEDE | BEWAILED | 35 – 32 | BEWAILED | ABSEILED | 56 |
| 7 | AIUMTMGVO | GAMUT | 40 – 32 | MAIM | AGOUTI | 62 |
| 8 | 75 100 25 6 7 6 → 990 | 992
(100 + 25 + 6) × 7 + 75 |
47 – 32 | — |
CV: 990 = (100 − 6 ÷ 6) × (75 ÷ 25 + 7) |
72 |
| 9 | TROPICALI | 47 – 42 | PICTORIAL
(21.25 seconds) |
82 |
