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Episode 1820
From Countdown
Episode 1820 was broadcast on 21 August 1996, as part of Series 32.
Mike Llewellin played Lois Cornwall, with Mike Llewellin winning 40 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mike Llewellin | Score | Lois Cornwall | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTXEAOFRO | FORGET | 6 – 6 | FOOTER | FOOTAGE | 7 |
| 2 | VGSEADCET | SEATED | 12 – 6 | CAGED | ADVECTS* | 14 |
| 3 | DMNTOOISO | MOTIONS | 19 – 13 | MOTIONS | MONODIST | 22 |
| 4 | 50 1 5 3 3 1 → 535 | 533
(50 + 3) × 5 × (1 + 1) + 3 |
26 – 13 | 530 |
CV: 535 = ((50 + 3) × (3 − 1) + 1) × 5 |
32 |
| 5 | CWMAIENPL | WIMPLE | 32 – 13 | AMPLE | MANCIPLE | 40 |
| 6 | GSNBIEILS | BLESSING | 40 – 21 | GLIBNESS | BLISSING*, SIBLINGS | 48 |
| 7 | PTYUIONRI | POINT | 40 – 27 | PURITY | TURNIPY* | 55 |
| 8 | 100 5 2 6 1 1 → 922 | 909 | 40 – 27 | — |
CV: 920 Best: 920 = (100 − 6 − 1 − 1) × 5 × 2 |
62 |
| 9 | NEXOPHOLY | 40 – 37 | XYLOPHONE
(2.5 seconds) |
72 |
