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Episode 2051
From Countdown
Episode 2051 was broadcast on 17 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Arthur Singleton played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 52 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Arthur Singleton | Score | Maria Boyes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLOBDAGES | BONDAGE | 7 – 7 | BONDAGE | DOGBANES* | 8 |
| 2 | LXUERTBOD | DOUBLET | 14 – 7 | bolters ☓ | TROUBLED | 16 |
| 3 | PKTAMEVOR | MARKET | 20 – 13 | MARKET | OMERTA*, PROTEA*, REVAMP, TAMPER | 22 |
| 4 | 50 1 8 3 9 9 → 589 | 589
(50 + 8) × (9 + 1) + 9 |
30 – 23 | 589
(50 − 1) × (9 + 3) + 9 − 8 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TTFEIESMA | FATTIES | 30 – 31 | MEATIEST | ESTIMATE, TEATIMES | 40 |
| 6 | GHCEIPVGU | CHIP | 30 – 36 | CHIVE | GIGUE* | 45 |
| 7 | YNYEAIPDW | PAINED | 36 – 42 | PAINED | PAWNED*, PEDWAY*, YAWPED*, YAWNED* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 50 9 7 1 9 → 178 | 176 | 36 – 52 | 178
75 + 50 + 9 × 7 − (9 + 1) |
|
61 |
| 9 | IRENEFROG | FOREIGNER
(24.5 seconds) |
46 – 52 | 71 |
