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) |
73 |
