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Episode 2126
From Countdown
Episode 2126 was broadcast on 30 October 1997, as part of Series 37.
Alan Cameron played Chris Fossey, with Chris Fossey winning 51 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Cameron | Score | Chris Fossey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HVLEIADOG | HALVED | 6 – 6 | HAILED | HIDALGO | 7 |
| 2 | PFNFIAITE | FINITE | 12 – 12 | FINITE | AFFINE*, PIAFFE*, PINETA*, TIEPIN*, TIFFIN* | 13 |
| 3 | NKUASSOEZ | SNEAKS | 18 – 12 | SOAKS | ANKUSES* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 4 3 6 10 3 → 228 | 228
75 × 3 + 3 |
28 – 22 | 228
75 × 3 + 3 |
|
30 |
| 5 | RYIJGNALU | grail ☓ | 28 – 27 | RAINY | ANGRILY, JURYING* | 37 |
| 6 | QREITAPDE | PARTIED | 35 – 34 | PIRATED | DIPTERA*, PEATIER*, TAPERED* | 44 |
| 7 | TBCOEASWO | BESTOW | 35 – 41 | CABOOSE | 51 | |
| 8 | 50 1 8 100 4 10 → 525 | — | 35 – 51 | 525
(4 + 1) × 100 + 50 ÷ (10 − 8) |
|
61 |
| 9 | DETECCION | CONCEITED
(22 seconds) |
45 – 51 | detection ☓
(2 seconds) |
71 |
