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Episode 2141
From Countdown
Episode 2141 was broadcast on 20 November 1997, as part of Series 37.
Ricky Zinger played Margaret Wood, with Ricky Zinger winning 55 - 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ricky Zinger | Score | Margaret Wood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRIAOSBYI | RABBIS | 6 – 0 | BOARS | ABSORB, BOYARS*, ISOBAR, ORIBIS* | 6 |
| 2 | TPAUDMETR | TRUMPET | 13 – 0 | MATTER | MATURED, MUTATED*, TAPETUM*, TEMPURA*, TRAMPED*, TRUMPED, UPRATED* | 13 |
| 3 | FLAUOXPTG | FLOAT | 18 – 5 | FLOAT | FUGATO*, POTFUL*, PUTLOG* | 19 |
| 4 | 50 75 8 1 1 3 → 720 | 720
(75 - 3) x (8 + 1 + 1) |
28 – 15 | 720
(75 - 3) x (8 + 1 + 1) |
|
29 |
| 5 | SLZMOEILJ | JOLLIES | 35 – 15 | SLIME | MOLLIES | 36 |
| 6 | SFCAEORYE | REFACES | 42 – 15 | FAECES | 43 | |
| 7 | RHTOAUNCE | OUTREACH | 50 – 15 | COUNTER | COURANTE | 51 |
| 8 | 25 75 2 1 4 2 → 560 | 552
((2 + 1 + 4) x 75) + 25 + 2 |
55 – 15 | — |
CV: 560 = ((75 - 2) x 2 x 4) + 1 - 25 |
61 |
| 9 | WETSANDAL | 55 – 25 | WASTELAND
(28 seconds) |
71 |
