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Episode 2190
From Countdown
Episode 2190 was broadcast on 4 February 1998, as part of Series 38.
Gerry Pearce played Peter Ritchie, with Gerry Pearce winning 59 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gerry Pearce | Score | Peter Ritchie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGVLAOIAH | OGIVAL | 6 – 0 | LARGO | GHARIAL*, VARIOLA | 7 |
| 2 | NDOEDLISI | LIONISED | 14 – 8 | IDOLISED | 15 | |
| 3 | TNTNOEICA | ACONITE | 21 – 8 | inaction ☓ | ENACTION, INTONATE, TACONITE* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 8 7 10 10 3 → 157 | 157
(10 − 8) × 75 + 7 |
31 – 18 | 157
(10 − 8) × 75 + 7 |
|
33 |
| 5 | TCLEOLEMS | CLOSET | 37 – 24 | MOLEST | TELECOMS | 41 |
| 6 | PNFZTIAET | PATIENT | 44 – 31 | PATIENT | 48 | |
| 7 | SWGIOITVU | VISIT | 49 – 31 | SWIG | GOUTS*, GUSTO, TWIGS* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 8 9 5 7 9 → 844 | 844
9 × 100 − 7 × 8 |
59 – 41 | 844
8 × 100 + 7 × 5 + 9 |
|
63 |
| 9 | BARMYLIES | 59 – 41 | MISERABLY | 73 |
