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Episode 2196
From Countdown
Episode 2196 was broadcast on 12 February 1998, as part of Series 38.
Gary Davis played Dave Bonas, with Gary Davis winning 68 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gary Davis | Score | Dave Bonas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HLMEAODPB | BEHOLD | 6 – 0 | MAPLE | MOPHEAD | 7 |
| 2 | FRDLAIOVU | FLAVOUR | 13 – 0 | RIVAL | FOULARD* | 14 |
| 3 | EAERDTCLG | CREATED | 20 – 7 | CLEARED | DECRETAL | 22 |
| 4 | 25 4 7 3 8 1 → 837 | 835
(8 × 4 + 1) × 25 + 7 + 3 |
27 – 7 | 841 |
CV: 837 = (4 × 25 − 7) × (8 + 1) |
32 |
| 5 | ZCRAETSIN | SCANTIER | 35 – 15 | CRAZIEST | CANISTER, CARNIEST* | 40 |
| 6 | TOQRAUCYS | QUOTAS | 41 – 21 | CRUSTY | CUATROS*, QUARTOS, SURCOAT*, TURACOS* | 47 |
| 7 | PWLREIAPT | APPLIER | 48 – 21 | WAITER | PERIAPT, RIPPLET*, TIPPLER, TRIPPLE* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 1 9 10 1 7 → 224 | 224
25 × 9 − 1 |
58 – 31 | 224
25 × 9 − 1 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SEEDGRIDS | DIGRESSED
(5 seconds) |
68 – 31 | 74 |
