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Episode 1773

From Countdown

Episode 1773 was broadcast on 18 March 1996, as part of Series 31.

Chris Williams played Allison Roberts, with Chris Williams winning 66 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Chris Williams Score Allison Roberts Others Max.
1 TLNPIOERS POINTERS 8 – 8 POINTERS PROTEINS, REPOINTS*, SPLINTER* 8
2 MSCUEAMYD MEDUSA 14 – 8 DAMES SCAMMED*, SCUMMED* 15
3 NSJCIEAFK FANCIES 21 – 15 FANCIES FASCINE*, FIANCES, JACKSIE* 22
4 75 3 8 6 7 9 → 457 457
75 × 6 + 7
31 – 25 457
75 × 6 + 7


32
5 LSDIAEZSV VALISES 38 – 25 lasses ☓ ADVISES, VIZSLAS* 39
6 CBQAIALFY CABAL 43 – 25 falacy ☓ FACIAL 45
7 REWUGTAGH WREATH 49 – 25 wagger ☓ ARGUTE*, GARGET*, GATHER, GAUGER*, TUGGER* 51
8 25 2 8 6 6 10 → 617 618
(6 + 6) × 2 × 25 + 10 + 8
56 – 32 618
(6 − 2) × 6 × 25 + 10 + 8

CV: 617 = ((6 + 2) × 10 − 6) × 8 + 25

61
9 SAMSBARRE EMBARRASS
(2.25 seconds)
66 – 32 71