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Episode 1950

From Countdown

Episode 1950 was broadcast on 26 February 1997, as part of Series 34.

Steve Coberman played Andrew Newens, with Andrew Newens winning 67 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheila Ferguson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Steve Coberman Score Andrew Newens Others Max.
1 SWTAEENYD SWEATED 7 – 7 SWEATED ENDWAYS*, STANDEE* 7
2 CROIKREBS BICKERS 14 – 14 BROKERS BRISKER*, CORBIES*, CORKERS*, CORKIER, CORRIES*, CROSIER*, ROCKERS*, ROCKIER*, SCRIBER* 14
3 IECNTUGTA CUTTING 21 – 21 CUTTING TACETING*, TUNICATE 22
4 100 1 8 4 9 5 → 651 654
(100 + 9) × (5 + 1)
28 – 28 648
(100 + 8) × (5 + 1)

CV: 651 = (8 − 1) × 100 − 5 × 9 − 4

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5 GXDEAORVL GRAVEL 34 – 34 GLARED GALORE*, GAOLED*, GAOLER*, GLOVED*, GLOVER*, GRAVED*, GROVEL*, LOADER*, LODGER*, LOVAGE, ORDEAL*, RELOAD* 38
6 SHSRNEIEC SINCERE 41 – 41 HEIRESS ENRICHES*, RICHNESS 46
7 VFMAESPNI spavine ☓ 41 – 47 MAVENS FAMINES 53
8 50 2 1 3 5 4 → 461 461
(50 + 1) × (4 + 5) + 2
51 – 57 461
(50 + 1) × (4 + 5) + 2


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9 VEALDACCA 51 – 67 CAVALCADE
(3.5 seconds)
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