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Episode 2146
From Countdown
Episode 2146 was broadcast on 27 November 1997, as part of Series 37.
Ray McPhie played Jan Jones, with Ray McPhie winning 47 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tony Robinson, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ray McPhie | Score | Jan Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GDRTLOIOG | TOROID | 6 – 0 | GIGOT | GIGOLO, GORGIO* | 6 |
| 2 | DYSEAUTDS | STEADY | 12 – 6 | DUSTED | EUSTASY*, SADDEST* | 13 |
| 3 | NKNWYEOIG | KNOWING | 19 – 13 | KNOWING | 20 | |
| 4 | 50 7 2 5 3 10 → 859 | 860
(10 + 7) × 50 + 5 + 3 + 2 |
26 – 20 | 858
(10 + 7) × 50 + 5 + 3 |
CV: 859 = (10 + 7) × 50 + (5 − 2) × 3 |
30 |
| 5 | NSNAIOWCB | BASIN | 31 – 25 | BASIN | ANIONS*, BACONS*, BINOCS*, BONSAI*, CABINS, CANONS, CASINO | 36 |
| 6 | CRBTAEPEX | BERATE | 37 – 31 | BERATE | EXCERPT, EXCRETA* | 43 |
| 7 | TQLHAEUEF | EQUATE | 37 – 38 | HATEFUL | 50 | |
| 8 | 75 7 5 8 5 4 → 717 | 720 | 37 – 45 | 718
(5 + 5) × 75 − 8 × 4 |
CV: 717 = (75 − 4) × (5 + 5) + 7 |
60 |
| 9 | LEXEBATIC | EXCITABLE
(3.25 seconds) |
47 – 45 | 70 |
