Episode 2165
From Countdown
Episode 2165 was broadcast on 31 December 1997, as part of Championship of Champions IX.
Huw Morgan played Simon Pryde, with Simon Pryde winning 67 - 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Huw Morgan | Score | Simon Pryde | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVWLCIEOE | CLOVEN | 6 – 6 | CLOVEN | VIOLENCE | 8 |
| 2 | AUELTDRDS | RUSTLED | 6 – 14 | STRADDLE | 16 | |
| 3 | NVMAEIHGC | HEAVING | 13 – 21 | HEAVING | MACHINE | 23 |
| 4 | 25 10 3 5 2 8 → 194 | 194
(25 x 8) - (3 x 2) |
23 – 31 | 194
(25 x 8) - (3 x 2) |
|
33 |
| 5 | AEOLBDGAT | BLOATED | 30 – 38 | GLOATED | ABLATED*, DATABLE* | 40 |
| 6 | GIUDNPEST | DUSTING | 37 – 45 | DUSTING | DEPUTING, PUDGIEST* | 48 |
| 7 | OARTILRHS | TAILORS | 44 – 52 | TAILORS | HARLOTS*, HIROLAS*, ORALIST*, ROSTRAL* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 1 2 2 8 6 → 891 | 897
(6 x (8 - 2) x 25) - 2 - 1 |
49 – 57 | 897
(6 x (8 - 2) x 25) - 2 - 1 |
CV: 892 Best: 891 = ((8 x (6 - 2)) + 1) x (25 + 2) |
65 |
| 9 | DEAFCABER | 49 – 67 | BAREFACED
(1.25 seconds) |
75 |
