Episode 2046
From Countdown
Episode 2046 was broadcast on 10 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Andrew Davis played Joy Hill, with Andrew Davis winning 42 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Davis | Score | Joy Hill | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FMRNEEADV | FREEMAN | 7 – 0 | REMAND | FREEDMAN | 8 |
| 2 | YWNIUEBRA | UNWARY | 13 – 6 | BRAINY | UNWEARY | 15 |
| 3 | KHYMEIATD | MATED | 18 – 11 | HATED | DAYTIME | 22 |
| 4 | 25 7 9 6 3 8 → 566 | 561 | 18 – 18 | 567
8 × 3 × 25 − 6 × 7 + 9 |
CV: 566 = (3 × 7 + 8 − 6) × 25 − 9 |
32 |
| 5 | NZCEAITRN | CERTAIN | 25 – 18 | INTERN | ANCIENT*, CANNIER*, ENTRAIN*, TACRINE*, TRANNIE* | 39 |
| 6 | SGSROEAPT | postages ☓ | 25 – 24 | SPORTS | ESPARTOS*, PORTAGES, POTAGERS*, PROTASES*, SEAPORTS | 47 |
| 7 | SLTEEIVSE | SLEEVES | 32 – 24 | TILES | TELEVISES | 65 |
| 8 | 25 3 3 8 2 7 → 765 | 760 | 32 – 31 | 769
(8 × 3 + 7) × 25 − 3 × 2 |
CV: 765 = (2 × 25 + 3 ÷ 3) × (8 + 7) |
75 |
| 9 | SARAHSGIN | HARASSING
(1.5 seconds) |
42 – 31 | 85 |
