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Episode 1697

From Countdown

Episode 1697 was broadcast on 1 September 1995, as part of Series 30.

Martina McColgan played Ken Brown, with Ken Brown winning 55 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Martina McColgan Score Ken Brown Others Max.
1 FDLXIEUWE FLUID 0 – 6 DEFILE FLIXWEED* 8
2 SYDIAOLWE LADIES 6 – 12 SAILED DIALYSE*, WALDOES*, WAYSIDE 15
3 PCLTAIETZ PLAICE 12 – 18 CATTLE LATTICE, PLICATE*, TACTILE 22
4 75 7 8 2 9 5 → 121 120 12 – 28 121
7 × 8 + 75 − 2 × 5


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5 CTNMIAUNE MINUTE 18 – 28 MINCE UNCINATE 40
6 HVHLAOATE LOATHE 24 – 28 HALVE HALVAH, HEALTH*, VALETA* 46
7 CRADLEOST CRADLES 31 – 35 COASTED CROTALES*, DELATORS*, LEOTARDS, LODESTAR*, REDCOATS, SECTORAL* 54
8 75 2 10 6 8 1 → 785 786 31 – 45 785
(75 + 2) × 10 + 6 + 8 + 1


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9 addeeemnr* 31 – 55 MEANDERED
(4.5 seconds)
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