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Episode 2170
From Countdown
Episode 2170 was broadcast on 7 January 1998, and was the eighth preliminary of Championship of Champions IX.
Dag Griffiths played Bhavin Manek, with Bhavin Manek winning 67 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dag Griffiths | Score | Bhavin Manek | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LHTDIUAEO | LOATHED | 7 – 7 | LOATHED | HIDEOUT*, LITHOED* | 7 |
| 2 | RRCEAINTA | CERTAIN | 14 – 14 | CERTAIN | CARINATE, CRANIATE* | 15 |
| 3 | DHSWEESGA | HEDGES | 20 – 20 | WASHED | DEGASES*, SWASHED, SWEDGES* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 9 2 1 10 5 → 445 | 445
9 × 2 × 25 − 5 |
30 – 30 | 445
9 × 2 × 25 − 5 |
|
32 |
| 5 | RLUEQSAKI | quakers ☓ | 30 – 37 | QUAKIER | SULKIER* | 39 |
| 6 | MTJNOAEDS | DONATES | 37 – 44 | DONATES | DAEMONS, ENDMOST*, MASONED*, TANDEMS | 46 |
| 7 | PVIENLONB | OLIVE | 37 – 50 | BOVINE | BONNIE*, ONLINE*, PINOLE* | 52 |
| 8 | 6 8 1 5 1 2 → 338 | 336
(5 × 8 + 1 + 1) × (2 + 6) |
44 – 57 | 340
((6 + 1) × 5 − 1) × (8 + 2) |
CV: 338 = (5 + 1 + 1) × 8 × 6 + 2 |
62 |
| 9 | SECONDEAR | 44 – 67 | COARSENED
(10 seconds) |
72 |
