Episode 2146
From Countdown
Episode 2146 was broadcast on 27 November 1997, as part of Series 37.
Ray McPhie played Jan Jones, with Ray McPhie winning 47 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tony Robinson, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ray McPhie | Score | Jan Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GDRTLOIOG | TOROID | 6 – 0 | GIGOT | GIGOLO, GORGIO* | 6 |
| 2 | DYSEAUTDS | STEADY | 12 – 6 | DUSTED | EUSTASY*, SADDEST* | 13 |
| 3 | NKNWYEOIG | KNWOING | 19 – 13 | KNOWING | 20 | |
| 4 | 50 7 2 5 3 10 → 859 | 860
((10 + 7) x 50) + 5 + 3 + 2 |
26 – 20 | 858
((10 + 7) x 50) + 5 + 3 |
CV: 859 = ((10 + 7) x 50) + ((5 - 2) x 3) |
30 |
| 5 | NSNAIOWCB | BASIN | 31 – 25 | BASIN | ANIONS*, BACONS*, BINOCS*, BONSAI*, CABINS, CANONS, CASINO | 36 |
| 6 | CRBTAEPEX | BERATE | 37 – 31 | BERATE | EXCERPT, EXCRETA* | 43 |
| 7 | TQLHAEUEF | EQUATE | 37 – 38 | HATEFUL | 50 | |
| 8 | 75 7 5 8 5 4 → 717 | 720 | 37 – 45 | 718
((5 + 5) x 75) - (8 x 4) |
CV: 717 = ((75 - 4) x (5 + 5)) + 7 |
60 |
| 9 | LEXEBATIC | EXCITABLE
(3.25 seconds) |
47 – 45 | 70 |
