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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