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Episode 2149
From Countdown
Episode 2149 was broadcast on 2 December 1997, as part of Series 37.
Ray McPhie played Geoff Tarpey, with Ray McPhie winning 53 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tony Robinson, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ray McPhie | Score | Geoff Tarpey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNTMROOIS | MOTIONS | 7 – 7 | MOTIONS | MONITORS | 8 |
| 2 | XCAETLADO | COATED | 7 – 14 | LOCATED | OXALATE | 15 |
| 3 | NRLCLUAEG | NUCLEAR | 14 – 21 | CLANGER | NUCELLAR* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 9 2 8 1 3 → 666 | 666
(75 x 9) - (8 + 1) |
24 – 21 | 664 |
|
33 |
| 5 | RDIETVINE | INVITED | 31 – 28 | DIVINER | INVERTED | 41 |
| 6 | FVNBDIEHO | BOVINE | 37 – 34 | BOVINE | BEHIND*, HONIED* | 47 |
| 7 | BRUADGEEP | BADGER | 43 – 34 | BREAD | BEDEGUAR | 55 |
| 8 | 25 9 2 4 8 1 → 156 | 154 | 43 – 44 | 156
(4 x 25) + ((9 - 2) x 8) |
|
65 |
| 9 | INDIGOSET | DIGESTION
(18 seconds) |
53 – 44 | indigestion ☓
(17.5 seconds) |
75 |
