Episode 1750

From Countdown

Episode 1750 was broadcast on 14 February 1996, as part of Series 31.

Bob Lynn played Steve Gruzd, with Bob Lynn winning 53 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Bob Lynn	Score	Steve Gruzd	Others	Max.
1	CGNAILAEH	HEALING	7 – 7	ANGELIC	ANGELICA, LEACHING*	8
2	UEAODVTGM	MOVED	12 – 7	amoved ☓	DEVOUT, DOTAGE*, MOATED*, OUTAGE*	14
3	STNIUIQEC	SEQUIN	12 – 14	INQUEST	CINQUES*, CUISINE*, INCITES*, QUINCES, UNITIES*, UNITISE*	21
4	50 2 10 8 5 9 → 653	652 (8 + 5) × 50 + 2	19 – 14	649	CV: 653 = (8 + 5) × 50 + 2 + 10 − 9	31
5	AOUETBNDZ	BOATED	25 – 20	ABOUND	BOUTADE*	38
6	DTSIOERPD	DISPORTED	43 – 20	STEROID		56
7	AIARJMRUS	ARIAS	43 – 27	SAMURAI	MARARIS*	63
8	50 6 4 8 9 3 → 447	447 9 × 50 − 3	53 – 37	447 9 × 50 − 3		73
9	PARENTCRY		53 – 47	CARPENTRY (1.5 seconds)		83