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Episode 2062
From Countdown
Episode 2062 was broadcast on 1 August 1997, as part of Series 36.
Michael Purdie played Jo Lack, with Jo Lack winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Hania Porucznik.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Purdie | Score | Jo Lack | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAEGTXMOJ | oxate ☓ | 0 – 6 | GOATEE | GAMETE*, METAGE* | 6 |
| 2 | VSPAEBTUN | VAUNTS | 6 – 6 | ABUSE | PEANUTS, SUBVENT*, UPBEATS* | 13 |
| 3 | EIANRNSPO | PANNIERS | 14 – 14 | PANNIERS | 21 | |
| 4 | 75 5 3 7 4 6 → 365 | 365
75 × 5 − 7 − 3 |
24 – 24 | 365
75 × 5 − 7 − 3 |
|
31 |
| 5 | TVNOURGEK | TRUNK | 24 – 30 | URGENT | GOVERN, GUNTER*, ROUGET*, TONGUE*, UNROVE* | 37 |
| 6 | IUINRLLOC | crill ☓ | 24 – 35 | INCUR | IRONIC*, LOCULI*, UNCOIL*, UNROLL | 43 |
| 7 | RWFIAIRCD | DRAW | 28 – 35 | fraid ☓ | ACRID, ARRID*, CIRRI*, DWARF, FRIAR, RADII* | 48 |
| 8 | 100 7 8 7 1 10 → 776 | 774 | 28 – 45 | 776
8 × 100 − (7 + 7 + 10) |
|
58 |
| 9 | GHANACORE | ANCHORAGE
(9.75 seconds) |
38 – 45 | 68 |
