Episode 2205
From Countdown
Episode 2205 was broadcast on 25 February 1998, as part of Series 38.
Steve Fisher played Dorothy Baker, with Steve Fisher winning 52 - 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Fisher | Score | Dorothy Baker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTQEIELWR | DEWIER | 0 – 7 | TWIRLED | WIELDER* | 7 |
| 2 | VIEMRDING | DRIVING | 7 – 7 | minding ☓ | DERIVING | 15 |
| 3 | HDRBOEUIS | BRUSHED | 14 – 7 | BRIDES | BORIDES*, BRUISED*, BUSHIDO*, BUSHIER*, DISROBE, HIDEOUS*, ROSEBUD* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 75 3 8 5 9 → 655 | 655
(8 x 75) + 50 + 5 |
24 – 7 | 655 ☓ |
|
32 |
| 5 | FGYEAETRN | GRANT | 29 – 12 | ANGRY | ENGRAFT*, GRANTEE*, REAGENT | 39 |
| 6 | AIEGLTDRO | LIGATED | 36 – 19 | TRAILED | IDOLATER, TAILORED | 47 |
| 7 | LSKAINRAU | SALUKI | 42 – 19 | RAINS | INSULAR, KURSAAL*, SAURIAN*, URINALS | 54 |
| 8 | 75 100 8 8 3 2 → 925 | — | 42 – 19 | 925 ☓ |
CV: 925 = ((8 + 2) x 100) - 75 |
64 |
| 9 | KNEWAGAIN | AWAKENING
(3.25 seconds) |
52 – 19 | 74 |