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Episode 2005
From Countdown
Episode 2005 was broadcast on 14 May 1997, as part of Series 35.
Natasha Casie Chetty played Robert Shaw, with Robert Shaw winning 47 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Terry Wogan, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Natasha Casie Chetty | Score | Robert Shaw | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DWTAAENSA | WASTED | 6 – 6 | WANTED | ADNATE*, DEWANS* | 6 |
| 2 | QKGEIOSFE | FOGIES | 12 – 12 | FOGIES | 12 | |
| 3 | SGLWUIOID | GUILDS | 18 – 12 | WOULD | SOLIDI* | 18 |
| 4 | 50 75 1 8 3 3 → 216 | 212 | 18 – 22 | 216
75 × 3 − (8 + 1) |
|
28 |
| 5 | VYMEITJES | MISTY | 18 – 28 | STYMIE | EEJITS*, MESITE* | 34 |
| 6 | GNIBEIGAR | BEARING | 25 – 35 | BEARING | BAGGIER, BARGING*, GARBING*, GEARING*, BREIING* | 41 |
| 7 | FCAEPXORN | FACER | 30 – 40 | PACER | EXOCARP*, PROFANE | 48 |
| 8 | 50 3 2 5 7 5 → 941 | 947 | 30 – 47 | 945
(7 × 2 + 5) × 50 − 5 |
CV: 940 Best: 940 = (50 − 3) × (5 + 5) × 2 |
55 |
| 9 | SHOUTWHAM | MOUTHWASH
(6.5 seconds) |
40 – 47 | 65 |
