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Episode 1742

From Countdown

Episode 1742 was broadcast on 2 February 1996, as part of Series 31.

Richard Hayes played Chris Lang, with Richard Hayes winning 53 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Richard Hayes Score Chris Lang Others Max.
1 WAMURITSN STRAIN 6 – 6 STRAIN NATURISM 8
2 VTGDEAUKN TANGED 6 – 13 VAUNTED 15
3 LETODAGJR GRATED 12 – 19 GRATED DELATOR*, GLOATED, GLOATER, LEGATOR*, LEOTARD 22
4 100 6 5 9 2 4 → 110 110
100 + 6 + 4
22 – 29 110
2 × 5 + 100


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5 TVSFIOIEL STIFLE 22 – 36 VIOLETS FOILIST*, OILIEST*, VIOLIST* 39
6 YRIGURADT TURGID 28 – 36 DIRTY GUITAR*, RARITY* 45
7 ZHDROAIOC CHORD 33 – 41 CHOIR CHORIZO*, CHOROID, OCHROID* 52
8 75 1 10 4 2 2 → 810 810
(75 + 4 + 2) × 10
43 – 51 810
(75 + 4 + 2) × 10


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9 NIGELDINC DECLINING
(4 seconds)
53 – 51 72