Episode 2055
From Countdown
Episode 2055 was broadcast on 23 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Keith Berrett played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 65 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Keith Berrett | Score | Maria Boyes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACGRLMOEV | CLOVER | 6 – 0 | MOLAR | REMOVAL | 7 |
| 2 | LRTAIUHFE | FALTER | 6 – 7 | HAULIER | FAULTIER, FILATURE | 15 |
| 3 | IPTGSYAET | PIGSTY | 6 – 14 | PATTIES | SATIETY* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 3 8 5 1 6 → 757 | 757
(100 − 5) × 8 − 3 |
16 – 24 | 757
(100 − 6) × 8 + 5 |
|
32 |
| 5 | FBWNIEENO | benew ☓ | 16 – 30 | BONNIE | BOWFIN*, NEWBIE* | 38 |
| 6 | EMRLDIORU | MOULDIER | 24 – 38 | MOULDIER | 46 | |
| 7 | DSGEAONSA | GASSED | 24 – 45 | DOSAGES | AGENDAS*, DOGANAS* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 25 2 6 4 7 → 314 | 314
(25 × 6 + 7) × 2 |
34 – 55 | 314
(75 + 2) × 4 + 6 |
|
63 |
| 9 | OPENSHOAX | 34 – 65 | SAXOPHONE
(4.75 seconds) |
73 |
