Episode 2113
From Countdown
Episode 2113 was broadcast on 13 October 1997, as part of Series 37.
Kate Surtees played David Dent, with Kate Surtees winning 40 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Merrill Thomas, and the lexicographer was Sarah Kinsella.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kate Surtees | Score | David Dent | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSIEHCAGU | CHARGES | 7 – 7 | CHARGES | CAHIERS*, CASHIER, CUSHIER*, GUSHIER*, SAUCIER* | 7 |
| 2 | UEIWTLITP | TITLE | 12 – 12 | TULIP | PLUTEI*, TWILIT | 13 |
| 3 | EFKAVMIAS | FAKES | 17 – 12 | MASK | FAKIES*, MAFIAS, SIFAKA* | 19 |
| 4 | 4 7 4 7 3 10 → 903 | — | 17 – 19 | 906
(((3 x 7 x 4) + 7) x 10) - 4 |
CV: 903 = (((4 x 4) - 3) x 7 x 10) - 7 |
29 |
| 5 | RGJSIOACE | GRACES | 17 – 26 | CARGOES | CORSAGE, SCORIAE* | 36 |
| 6 | LPTUOENFR | UPFRONT | 24 – 26 | POUTER | FLEURON*, FORTUNE, OPULENT*, PLEURON* | 43 |
| 7 | DNAETNAIL | DENTAL | 30 – 32 | DETAIL | DENTALIA, DENTINAL* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 10 8 9 2 6 → 235 | 234 ☓ | 30 – 39 | 234
((50 - 10) x 6) - 8 + 2 |
CV: 235 = (50 x (10 / 2)) - 9 - 6 |
61 |
| 9 | ZINCANODE | CANONIZED
(3.5 seconds) |
40 – 39 | 71 |
