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Episode 2057
From Countdown
Episode 2057 was broadcast on 25 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Brad Driver played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 47 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brad Driver | Score | Maria Boyes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CKSLAOERU | CAROUSEL | 8 – 0 | SLACKER | CAULKERS*, EARLOCKS* | 8 |
| 2 | DBLOAOSFG | BLOODS | 14 – 6 | FLOODS | BOLDOS*, LADOOS* | 14 |
| 3 | PMNRIEETV | invent ☓ | 14 – 13 | PREVENT | VIREMENT | 22 |
| 4 | 25 6 9 4 2 5 → 808 | 809
(6 × 5 + 2) × 25 + 9 |
21 – 20 | 809
(6 + 2) × 4 × 25 + 9 |
CV: 808 = (5 × 25 + 9) × 6 + 4 |
32 |
| 5 | SGUONLGEI | LOUNGES | 28 – 27 | IGNEOUS | LIGNEOUS | 40 |
| 6 | HASYEURSI | rashers ☓ | 28 – 33 | RAISES | SHAURIES* | 48 |
| 7 | NRFEIANTA | — | 28 – 40 | FAINTER | FAINEANT* | 56 |
| 8 | 100 25 9 8 10 3 → 696 | — | 28 – 47 | 693
(100 − (9 − 8)) × (10 − 3) |
CV: 696 = (100 − 10 − 3) × 8 |
66 |
| 9 | FELLAFURY | 28 – 47 | FEARFULLY | 76 |
