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Episode 2007
From Countdown
Episode 2007 was broadcast on 16 May 1997, as part of Series 35.
Hughie High played Steve Beech, with Steve Beech winning 46 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Peter Sweasey.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Hughie High | Score | Steve Beech | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LSJEISXAI | AXLES | 0 – 6 | LASSIE | LIAISES | 7 |
2 | FAGIKGACE | CAGE | 4 – 10 | FACE | FACIA, FAKIE* | 12 |
3 | BDPWAEUSO | PAUSED | 10 – 16 | ABUSED | ABODES*, ADOBES*, DAUBES*, PSEUDO*, SOAPED*, SOUPED* | 18 |
4 | 75 5 10 3 10 1 → 690 | 690
(75 − 5 − 1) × 10 |
20 – 26 | 690
(75 − 5 − 1) × 10 |
|
28 |
5 | NOMRENIWE | WINNER | 26 – 32 | WINNER | NOMINEE*, WIREMEN | 35 |
6 | RFTBAEIVE | BEREFT | 32 – 32 | baiter ☓ | VIBRATE | 42 |
7 | RLIDASOIN | SOLID | 32 – 39 | LARDONS | ARIDISOL*, ORDINALS | 50 |
8 | 25 3 6 4 3 8 → 901 | — | 32 – 46 | 902
25 × 4 × 3 × 3 + 8 − 6 |
CV: 900/902 Best: 900 = 25 × 4 × (6 + 3) |
57 |
9 | GEARONTAP | PATRONAGE
(14 seconds) |
42 – 46 | 67 |