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 |
