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Episode 2160
From Countdown
Episode 2160 was broadcast on 17 December 1997, and was the first semi-final of Series 37.
Kate Surtees played Christine White, with Christine White winning 55 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kate Surtees | Score | Christine White | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIARPEDI | repair ☓ | 0 – 6 | RAVINE | DENARII*, DIVINER*, INVADER*, PERIDIA*, RAVINED | 7 |
| 2 | SATMDEONE | STEAMED | 7 – 13 | STEAMED | NEMATODES | 25 |
| 3 | OBGEUPLEH | PLOUGH | 13 – 13 | BULGE | PHOEBE*, PUEBLO* | 31 |
| 4 | 8 6 4 2 7 9 → 154 | 154
(9 + 2) x (6 - 4) x 7 |
23 – 23 | 154
(9 + 2) x (6 + 8) |
|
41 |
| 5 | RRMOITCAL | CLAMOR | 29 – 23 | MORAL | COMITAL* | 48 |
| 6 | ENGOFWRAT | WRONG | 29 – 29 | ORANGE | FRONTAGE | 56 |
| 7 | HFAILDEDU | FAILED | 35 – 35 | FAILED | AFIELD*, AUDILE*, FEUDAL*, FIDDLE*, FLEADH*, FUDDLE*, HAILED, HALIDE*, HAULED*, HUDDLE*, LADDIE*, LAUDED* | 62 |
| 8 | 25 10 1 6 8 10 → 321 | 322 | 35 – 45 | 321
(((25 x 6) + 10) x (10 - 8)) + 1 |
|
72 |
| 9 | BRIDALCOP | 35 – 55 | CLIPBOARD
(27 seconds) |
82 |
