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Episode 1764
From Countdown
Episode 1764 was broadcast on 5 March 1996, as part of Series 31.
David Acton played Liz Groombridge, with David Acton winning 52 - 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | Liz Groombridge | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEPANIRSN | SPEARING | 8 – 8 | SPEARING | EARNINGS*, ENGRAINS*, GRANNIES, PANNIERS* | 8 |
| 2 | MTESLOURQ | OESTRUM | 15 – 8 | MOLEST | QUESTOR, ROQUETS*, TORQUES* | 15 |
| 3 | DEHITWELB | WILTED | 21 – 14 | WILTED | BEHELD*, BELIED*, BELTED, BETIDE*, BLEWIT*, BLITHE, EDIBLE*, HILTED*, WELTED*, WHILED*, WHITED* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 6 3 4 10 7 → 166 | 167 | 21 – 24 | 166
(25 x 7) - 6 - 3 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SMOEVDYOX | SODOMY | 27 – 24 | MOVES | 37 | |
| 6 | TESICEFRM | FIERCEST | 35 – 24 | RECITES | 45 | |
| 7 | HWNAEDLAI | DENIAL | 35 – 31 | INHALED | 52 | |
| 8 | 25 7 1 2 2 6 → 385 | 384
((7 x 2) + 2) x (25 - 1) |
42 – 31 | 383 |
CV: 385 = ((2 x 25) + 6 - 1) x 7 |
62 |
| 9 | MINILUNGS | UNSMILING
(6.75 seconds) |
52 – 31 | 72 |
