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Episode 2138

From Countdown

Episode 2138 was broadcast on 17 November 1997, as part of Series 37.

Christine White played Alan Lund, with Christine White winning 58 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Christine White Score Alan Lund Others Max.
1 DFIERTCIA CRAFTED 7 – 7 DEFICIT ARTIFICE, RATIFIED 8
2 RLRAERSUG SURREAL 14 – 14 SURREAL REGULARS 16
3 VADTIODYI ODDITY 20 – 20 ODDITY AVIDITY 23
4 50 2 3 9 1 7 → 218 218
(3 + 1) × 50 + 2 × 9
30 – 30 218
(3 + 1) × 50 + 2 × 9


33
5 HRMNEIJUM INJURE 36 – 30 MINER RHENIUM 40
6 BTAENKELS BLANKETS 44 – 38 BLEAKEST BLANKEST* 48
7 GZVAOSFUS FUSS 48 – 42 FOGS FOSSA*, GAUSS*, SAGOS*, SOFAS, VAGUS 53
8 75 5 1 7 9 6 → 574 574
(75 + 7) × (6 + 1)
58 – 42 570


63
9 MEGADUNDA 58 – 52 UNDAMAGED
(18 seconds)
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