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Episode 96

From Countdown

Episode 96 was broadcast on 13 October 1983, as part of Series 3.

Eric Shaw played Allan Simmons, with Allan Simmons winning 45 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Rushton, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Eric Shaw Score Allan Simmons Others Max.
1 LOBCICETX ? 0 – 6 EXOTIC CITOLE*, ICEBOX* 6
2 WATIUVDEI ? 0 – 12 WAITED AUDITIVE* 14
3 SEUGFAGOR ROGUES 0 – 19 FORAGES GAUGERS*, GOUGERS* 21
4 100 75 8 5 5 7 → 755 ?
?
7 – 26 ?
?

Best: 755 = (100 − 5) × 8 − 5

31
5 ZEITGAEHS EIGHTS 13 – 32 EIGHTS HAZIEST 38
6 KLIMONESP SPOKEN 19 – 38 LEMONS MOLESKIN* 46
7 SRSBIEDNQ BRIDES 19 – 45 BINDERS REBINDS* 53
8 25 1 10 8 6 7 → 893 ? 19 – 45 ?

Best: 893 = (10 − 6) × (8 + 1) × 25 − 7

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9 ORRTNEIIC irrection ☓
(15.5 seconds)
19 – 45 CRITERION 73