Episode 2144
From Countdown
Episode 2144 was broadcast on 25 November 1997, as part of Series 37.
Ray McPhie played Rob Lolley, with Ray McPhie winning 52 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ray McPhie | Score | Rob Lolley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWRYOUDIE | WORRIED | 7 – 7 | WORRIED | ROWDIER, WORDIER | 7 |
| 2 | RUBAKOBCE | BACKER | 13 – 13 | BACKER | ROEBUCK* | 14 |
| 3 | JTLVOAENW | valent ☓ | 13 – 18 | TALON | ETALON*, LEVANT*, NOVATE*, VOLANT | 20 |
| 4 | 75 9 10 9 8 1 → 721 | 721
8 × 9 × 10 + 1 |
23 – 18 | 723 |
|
30 |
| 5 | CIHVUOSDO | HOODS | 28 – 23 | HOODS | DIOCHS*, DOVISH*, ODIOUS, OVOIDS*, SHIVOO* | 36 |
| 6 | PLTGSAIAM | PALMIST | 35 – 30 | PALMIST | IMPALAS*, SPATIAL | 43 |
| 7 | TIRFEPIEM | EMPTIER | 42 – 30 | TEMPER | RIEMPIE* | 50 |
| 8 | 100 1 4 5 9 3 → 306 | 306
100 × 3 + 5 + 1 |
52 – 40 | 306
100 × 3 + 5 + 1 |
|
60 |
| 9 | SINETHICS | 52 – 40 | ITCHINESS | 70 |
