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Episode 1996
From Countdown
Episode 1996 was broadcast on 1 May 1997, as part of Series 35.
Stuart Barker played Dag Griffiths, with Dag Griffiths winning 45 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stuart Barker | Score | Dag Griffiths | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QGNEEARTO | tangoer ☓ | 0 – 6 | ENRAGE | GRANTEE*, NEGATOR*, REAGENT | 7 |
| 2 | DSPWEAOSE | DEPOSES | 7 – 13 | DEPOSES | PESEWAS*, SPEEDOS* | 14 |
| 3 | RNHEAONLM | rannel ☓ | 7 – 18 | HERON | ALMONER*, ARMHOLE*, MANHOLE, MENORAH | 21 |
| 4 | 25 9 6 7 2 7 → 536 | — | 7 – 25 | 540
(7 + 7 + 6) × (25 + 2) |
CV: 536 = (9 + 6 + 7) × 25 − 7 × 2 |
31 |
| 5 | TLREIXUAN | RETAIL | 7 – 32 | LATRINE | TENURIAL | 39 |
| 6 | MSTEAEDYP | STEAMED | 7 – 40 | STAMPEDE | 47 | |
| 7 | JZHCIITUS | CHITS | 12 – 45 | CHITS | CUISH*, CUTIS*, ICTUS* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 75 25 50 10 3 → 917 | 917
(100 − 3) × 10 − 50 − 75 ÷ 25 |
22 – 45 | 925 |
|
62 |
| 9 | ALOTAGIRL | ALLIGATOR
(8 seconds) |
32 – 45 | 72 |
