Episode 2058
From Countdown
Episode 2058 was broadcast on 28 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Philip Logie played Nancy O'Donnell, with Philip Logie winning 47 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Philip Logie | Score | Nancy O'Donnell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRTCEIENO | ERECTION | 8 – 8 | ERECTION | RECONDITE | 18 |
| 2 | YRCAEBVAW | BRAVE | 8 – 14 | WAVERY | RACEWAY | 25 |
| 3 | QOSRTUELA | TORQUES | 15 – 14 | EQUALS | EQUATORS, QUAESTOR* | 33 |
| 4 | 100 1 4 6 3 2 → 535 | 535
(100 + 6 + 1) × (3 + 2) |
25 – 24 | 535
(100 + 6) × (4 + 1) + 3 + 2 |
|
43 |
| 5 | NHEISTENR | henniest ☓ | 25 – 31 | TENNERS | ENSHRINE*, INHERENT, INTENSER*, INTERNES*, THINNERS | 51 |
| 6 | SRGDIIURI | GRIDS | 30 – 36 | RIGID | RIGIDS | 57 |
| 7 | GLNAULICE | ANGELIC | 37 – 36 | GLANCE | ANGLICE*, CALLING, CINGULA*, CLUEING*, CULLING, GALENIC*, GALLICE*, LIGULAE*, LINGUAL, NIGELLA*, NUCELLI* | 64 |
| 8 | 5 1 6 6 9 4 → 673 | — | 37 – 41 | 664
(6 + 5) × 6 × (9 + 1) + 4 |
CV: 675 Best: 673 = (9 + 5) × 4 × (6 + 6) + 1 |
74 |
| 9 | KISSTROUT | OUTSKIRTS
(21.75 seconds) |
47 – 41 | 84 |
