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Episode 1748
From Countdown
Episode 1748 was broadcast on 12 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
Seamus McAteer played Steve Gruzd, with Steve Gruzd winning 62 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Seamus McAteer | Score | Steve Gruzd | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RELTEGFIL | FILLETER | 8 – 8 | FILLETER | 8 | |
| 2 | AIAESTNGT | TANGIEST | 16 – 16 | TANGIEST | AGITATES*, ASTATINE, SANITATE, STAGNATE | 16 |
| 3 | RODCERTOQ | RECORD | 16 – 23 | CORRODE | 23 | |
| 4 | 25 5 7 9 4 5 → 954 | 954 ☓ | 16 – 30 | 952
(((25 x 4) + 5) x 9) + 7 |
CV: 954 = ((4 x 25) + 7 - (5 / 5)) x 9 |
33 |
| 5 | AEINVDZDA | INVADED | 23 – 37 | INVADED | 40 | |
| 6 | MERMADPEH | HAMMERED | 31 – 45 | HAMPERED | 48 | |
| 7 | OIOEBJSTS | BOOSTS | 31 – 52 | BOOTIES | OBOISTS | 55 |
| 8 | 25 5 2 2 9 10 → 604 | 604
((10 + 9 + 5) x 25) + 2 + 2 |
41 – 52 | — |
|
65 |
| 9 | GIANTCHAT | 41 – 62 | ATTACHING
(1 second) |
75 |
