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Episode 1777
From Countdown
Episode 1777 was broadcast on 22 March 1996, and was the second quarter-final of Series 31.
Anthony Jenkin played Chris Williams, with Chris Williams winning 54 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Anthony Jenkin | Score | Chris Williams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SJSLIAEKF | FLAKES | 6 – 0 | allies ☓ | FALSIES | 7 |
| 2 | TVRFTEUAR | FATTER | 12 – 6 | FATTER | FRATER*, RAFTER, RATTER*, RETURF*, TARTER*, TAUTER*, TURRET* | 13 |
| 3 | EIBSAURTO | BRUTES | 12 – 13 | BOATERS | SABOTEUR | 21 |
| 4 | 75 5 6 9 5 8 → 787 | 788
(75 + 9 − 6) × (5 + 5) + 8 |
19 – 13 | — |
CV: 787 = (75 − 5) × (6 + 5) + 9 + 8 |
31 |
| 5 | NYNSAETOW | SONNET | 19 – 20 | TANNOYS | NEWTONS, SYNTONE*, WANNEST*, WANTONS* | 38 |
| 6 | DSLAIEHMQ | MISLEAD | 26 – 27 | MISLEAD | HALIDES*, MISDEAL | 45 |
| 7 | PICAPOECT | TOPIC | 26 – 34 | COPPICE | ECTOPIC | 52 |
| 8 | 100 75 2 1 7 1 → 324 | — | 26 – 44 | 324
(100 + 7 + 1) × (2 + 1) |
|
62 |
| 9 | SPIKEHENS | 26 – 54 | SHEEPSKIN
(3 seconds) |
72 |
