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Episode 1712

From Countdown

Episode 1712 was broadcast on 22 September 1995, and was the second quarter-final of Series 30.

Andrew Bull played Verity Joubert, with Verity Joubert winning 52 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Andrew Bull Score Verity Joubert Others Max.
1 OHRDZELAS ORDEALS 7 – 7 RELOADS HERALDS, HOLDERS, LOADERS*, SHOALED* 7
2 WTCUAGOST OUTCAST 14 – 7 GOATS CATGUTS, OUTACTS*, TAUTOGS 14
3 RBNSMEOEP PROBES 20 – 13 SOMBRE BOREENS*, ENROBES, OPENERS*, REOPENS* 21
4 75 3 9 5 9 4 → 804 808 ☓ 20 – 20 800
(75 + 5) × (9 + 4 − 3)

CV: 804 = (75 − (9 − (5 − 4))) × (9 + 3)

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5 NVSLIEIGA LEAVINGS 28 – 20 SLAVING VEILINGS* 39
6 FYFPLOENO FOOL 28 – 25 PEONY FELONY, OPENLY, POLONY* 45
7 RRDMOAKIE MARRIED 35 – 32 MARRIED ADMIRER, ARMOIRE*, MARDIER*, MIRADOR* 52
8 100 3 2 4 9 7 → 844 844
100 × 9 − 7 × 4 × 2
45 – 42 844
4 × 2 × (100 + 7) − (9 + 3)


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9 PETERPAND 45 – 52 ENTRAPPED
(28 seconds)
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