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Episode 1714
From Countdown
Episode 1714 was broadcast on 26 September 1995, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 30.
Martin Linden played Catriona Cappleman, with Martin Linden winning 59 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Martin Linden | Score | Catriona Cappleman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBLEOXGED | BLEEDS | 6 – 6 | LEDGES | BEDELS*, BODGES*, BOGLES*, GEODES*, GLEBES*, GLOBED*, GLOBES, LODGES*, SLEDGE* | 6 |
| 2 | PTTOEESCS | SCOPES | 12 – 12 | SCOPES | PECTOSE, POETESS, SEPTETS | 13 |
| 3 | OICJNRETA | REACTION | 20 – 20 | CREATION | ACTIONER*, INJECTOR | 21 |
| 4 | 25 9 5 1 6 3 → 241 | 241
(9 + 1) × 25 − (6 + 3) |
30 – 30 | 241
(9 + 1) × 25 − (6 + 3) |
|
31 |
| 5 | CFVIOENLS | INCLOSE | 37 – 30 | scones ☓ | NOVICES*, OLEFINS* | 38 |
| 6 | RYRGAUWAS | WARY | 37 – 36 | SUGARY | ARRAYS* | 44 |
| 7 | DGDZEUATM | DAZED | 42 – 41 | MATED | ZEUGMA* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 8 4 5 6 9 → 872 | 870
25 × 4 × 9 − 6 × 5 |
49 – 48 | 870
25 × 4 × 9 − 6 × 5 |
CV: 872 = (4 × 25 + 9) × 8 |
60 |
| 9 | MINILOUSE | LIMOUSINE
(1.75 seconds) |
59 – 48 | 70 |
