Episode 2054
From Countdown
Episode 2054 was broadcast on 22 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Andrew Auger played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 53 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Auger | Score | Maria Boyes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WRDIIENDA | WINDIER | 7 – 7 | DRAINED | DANDIER, DENARII | 7 |
| 2 | CSOIYSUNC | COUSINS | 14 – 7 | SCIONS | CONCUSS | 14 |
| 3 | KRLSOIAQN | SOLAR | 19 – 12 | RAILS | KAIROS*, KAOLIN, SAILOR* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 1 7 5 9 7 → 580 | 580
(100 + 9 + 7) × 5 |
29 – 22 | 580
(100 + 9 + 7) × 5 |
|
30 |
| 5 | BVRUOOBRE | RUBBER | 35 – 28 | RUBBER | ROBBER | 36 |
| 6 | SNFIEAGLN | SEALING | 35 – 36 | LEANINGS | FINAGLES*, FLENSING* | 44 |
| 7 | TRGOUISMD | GROUTS | 35 – 43 | TOURISM | MIDGUTS | 51 |
| 8 | 75 2 6 5 6 7 → 154 | 154
2 × 75 + 6 + 5 − 7 |
45 – 53 | 154
75 × 2 + 5 − 6 ÷ 6 |
|
61 |
| 9 | SHINEALOT | 45 – 53 | HAILSTONE | 71 |
