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Episode 2060
From Countdown
Episode 2060 was broadcast on 30 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Philip Logie played John Dawber, with Philip Logie winning 66 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Philip Logie | Score | John Dawber | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RNTCOIUIT | RUCTION | 7 – 7 | RUCTION | INTROIT*, TUITION | 7 |
| 2 | LYRAINTOW | RATION | 13 – 13 | RATION | ORALITY*, WAITRON* | 14 |
| 3 | DNSEAIMGM | DAMMING | 20 – 20 | DAMMING | MISNAMED | 22 |
| 4 | 25 75 100 50 3 9 → 117 | 116
100 + 25 − 9 |
27 – 20 | 122 |
CV: 117 = 50 + 75 − (9 − (100 ÷ 25 − 3)) |
32 |
| 5 | XRGTEIFHE | FREIGHT | 34 – 27 | FIGHTER | HEFTIER | 39 |
| 6 | CVRSUEUEP | PURSUE | 40 – 33 | SPRUCE | PREVUES | 46 |
| 7 | AAYMLERNO | NORMAL | 46 – 39 | NEARLY | ALMONER, ALMONRY*, ANOMALY*, ANYMORE*, MAYORAL* | 53 |
| 8 | 1 6 9 10 8 3 → 317 | 317
3 × 9 × 10 + 8 × 6 − 1 |
56 – 39 | 319 |
|
63 |
| 9 | VIDEOMATT | MOTIVATED
(11 seconds) |
66 – 39 | 73 |
