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Episode 2050
From Countdown
Episode 2050 was broadcast on 16 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Ian Brunton played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 56 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Brunton | Score | Maria Boyes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAOCJNSPA | CASINO | 0 – 18 | JAPONICAS | 18 | |
| 2 | FGOAWDUEM | WAGED | 0 – 24 | FOAMED | MEADOW* | 24 |
| 3 | RTAIOYGNC | COATING | 7 – 31 | CARTING | GYRATION | 32 |
| 4 | 75 1 6 9 10 7 → 806 | 806
75 × 10 + 9 × 7 − 6 − 1 |
17 – 31 | 810 |
|
42 |
| 5 | RFIUPCIES | PRICES | 23 – 37 | PRICES | PURIFIES | 50 |
| 6 | MYOIOVRGE | ROOMY | 23 – 43 | GROOVY | GOOIER*, GROOVE*, ROOMIE*, VIGORO* | 56 |
| 7 | HQTOIANSE | HONEST | 29 – 49 | HASTEN | ATONIES*, HISTONE | 63 |
| 8 | 75 100 50 1 4 1 → 994 | 1000 | 29 – 56 | 999
100 × 50 ÷ (4 + 1) − 1 |
CV: 995 Best: 994 = ((75 + 1) × (50 + 1) + 100) ÷ 4 |
73 |
| 9 | TOADCURRY | 29 – 56 | COURTYARD | 83 |
