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Episode 2040
From Countdown
Episode 2040 was broadcast on 2 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Andy Stacey played Bill Arnold, with Bill Arnold winning 42 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Merrill Thomas, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Stacey | Score | Bill Arnold | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REGORSDEA | GREASED | 0 – 8 | REGRADES | 8 | |
| 2 | WNXUEPOGE | WEEP | 0 – 13 | UNPEG | EXPUNGE | 15 |
| 3 | KABIMELLC | CABLE | 0 – 19 | MICKLE | LAMBLIKE | 23 |
| 4 | 25 5 1 4 3 6 → 631 | 631
5 × (4 + 1) × 25 + 6 |
10 – 19 | 631 ☓ |
|
33 |
| 5 | WRCAIFURA | AURIC | 15 – 19 | CRAW | FARRUCA* | 40 |
| 6 | QERIDESJT | DESIRE | 21 – 25 | STRIDE | DIETERS, RESITED | 47 |
| 7 | RYSIANTEM | minters ☓ | 21 – 32 | MASTERY | ENTRYISM*, MERANTIS*, MINARETS, RAIMENTS*, SEMINARY*, TYRAMINE* | 55 |
| 8 | 7 9 1 9 5 3 → 981 | — | 21 – 32 | — |
CV: 981 = ((7 + 5) × 9 + 1) × 9 |
65 |
| 9 | RAINTENTS | 21 – 42 | INSTANTER
(3 seconds) |
75 |
