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Episode 1720
From Countdown
Episode 1720 was broadcast on 3 January 1996, as part of Series 31.
Dominic Moyes played Maria Thomson, with Maria Thomson winning 47 - 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Dominic Moyes | Score | Maria Thomson | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | WBRKIAOSE | BREAKS | 6 – 6 | BRAISE | BOSKIER, KOWARIS* | 7 |
2 | UFBIROQTR | QUOIT | 11 – 6 | quoif ☓ | BURRITO | 14 |
3 | EIEUGSCWT | CUTIES | 17 – 12 | CUTIES | CUEIST* | 20 |
4 | 25 9 8 5 10 6 → 702 | — | 17 – 17 | 709
(9 x 10 x 8) - 5 - 6 |
CV: 702 = ((5 x 25) - 8) x 6 |
30 |
5 | HIAAGGLAD | HAIL | 17 – 23 | DAHLIA | 36 | |
6 | LSDIEIRZV | DIVERS | 23 – 29 | DRIVEL | DRIVELS*, VIZIERS | 43 |
7 | LSSOEORTE | LOOTERS | 23 – 37 | ROOTLESS | 51 | |
8 | 25 100 9 4 2 5 → 400 | 400
4 x 100 |
33 – 47 | 400
4 x 100 |
|
61 |
9 | GIVECHINA | ACHIEVING
(1.25 seconds) |
43 – 47 | 71 |