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Episode 2052

From Countdown

Episode 2052 was broadcast on 18 July 1997, as part of Series 36.

Ray Millar played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 68 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ray Millar Score Maria Boyes Others Max.
1 YVEDORVED DROVED 6 – 6 ERODED REVVED* 6
2 RSFIUIYCO SCOUR 11 – 11 FOURS CURIOS, SCURFY* 12
3 RNTAIWQOA RATION 17 – 17 RATION WAITRON 19
4 50 4 9 10 8 7 → 649 17 – 27 649
(4 + 9) × 50 − (8 − 7)


29
5 DPSOOENLI SPOONED 24 – 34 SPOILED EIDOLONS*, POISONED, POLONIES*, POOLSIDE, SOLENOID 37
6 TTAIDIENS DETAINS 24 – 52 DAINTIEST 55
7 WTBOEATLA BOTTLE 30 – 58 BOTTLE TOWABLE 62
8 50 75 6 3 6 7 → 116 116
50 + 75 − (6 + 3)
40 – 68 116
50 + 75 − (6 + 3)


72
9 MODERNMAC 40 – 68 COMMANDER 82