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 |