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Episode 1739

From Countdown

Episode 1739 was broadcast on 30 January 1996, as part of Series 31.

Madeleine Evans played Ralph Huckin, with Ralph Huckin winning 47 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Madeleine Evans Score Ralph Huckin Others Max.
1 RYJQAIOWA AJAR 4 – 4 AWAY AIRWAY 6
2 CNXSEIHEP SPEECH 4 – 11 PINCHES SIXPENCE* 14
3 CRFRAEOTK CROFTER 11 – 18 TRACKER CRAFTER*, CREATOR, CROAKER*, REACTOR, REFRACT 21
4 75 10 9 2 6 9 → 404 404
(75 + 6) × 10 ÷ 2 − 9 ÷ 9
21 – 18


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5 TLTSAORNO TOTALS 27 – 24 SALOON NOTATORS*, ORTOLANS 39
6 LSWTAIELT WATTLE 27 – 31 TALLEST SITTELLA* 47
7 DVRGIEBYI BRIDGE 33 – 37 BRIDGE BIRDIE, BRIDIE* 53
8 75 8 4 3 8 5 → 484 483 ☓ 33 – 37

CV: 484 = (75 − 3 × 5) × 8 + 4

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9 GIANTPLUS 33 – 47 PULSATING
(8 seconds)
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