Episode 2093
From Countdown
Episode 2093 was broadcast on 15 September 1997, as part of Series 36.
Bhavin Manek played Gwen Town, with Bhavin Manek winning 47 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bhavin Manek | Score | Gwen Town | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TKMAIPUIR | IMPART | 6 – 0 | PRIM | ARMPIT, ATRIUM, IMPAIR*, IMPARK* | 6 |
| 2 | HTGAESZAS | STAGES | 12 – 6 | STAGES | AGATES*, AGHAST, ASHETS*, GASHES, HASTES*, SAGEST*, TASHES* | 12 |
| 3 | DTDOEIRNA | ordinated ☓ | 12 – 13 | TRODDEN | DERATION*, ORDAINED*, ORDINATE, RATIONED*, TRENDOID* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 4 1 7 10 2 → 716 | 718
7 × 4 × 25 + (10 − 1) × 2 |
19 – 13 | 713 |
CV: 716 = (7 × 25 + 10 ÷ 2 − 1) × 4 |
30 |
| 5 | QNJAIEFPA | PAIN | 23 – 17 | PAIN | APIAN, JAPAN*, PAEAN* | 35 |
| 6 | SBEOSIRNR | BOSSIER | 30 – 24 | BOSSIER | IRONERS*, ORRISES*, RESORBS*, RINSERS*, SENIORS, SNORERS, SONSIER* | 42 |
| 7 | XETCEDLAC | EXACTED | 37 – 31 | EXALTED | 49 | |
| 8 | 1 1 7 4 9 4 → 756 | 740 | 37 – 31 | — |
CV: 756 = (4 − 1) × 4 × 9 × 7 |
59 |
| 9 | CUREDANNE | ENDURANCE
(4 seconds) |
47 – 31 | 69 |