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Episode 1838
From Countdown
Episode 1838 was broadcast on 16 September 1996, as part of Series 32.
Joan Boardman played Dennis Fearon, with Dennis Fearon winning 58 - 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Joan Boardman | Score | Dennis Fearon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMYAUATPX | PUMA | 0 – 5 | DUMPY | ADYTUM*, TAMPAX* | 6 |
| 2 | RDROUETSO | ROOSTER | 7 – 12 | ROOSTER | DETRUSOR* | 14 |
| 3 | MRGOAENKZ | GROAN | 7 – 18 | MANGER | MEGARON | 21 |
| 4 | 8 4 10 8 3 10 → 722 | 723 ☓ | 7 – 25 | 723
((10 + 8) x 10 x 4) + 3 |
CV: 722 = (((8 x 10) - 4 - 3) x 10) - 8 |
31 |
| 5 | PTLAEIRCL | PIRATE | 7 – 32 | PALLIER | CALLIPER*, PARTICLE, PILLARET*, PRELATIC* | 39 |
| 6 | BLWOEAFMR | FEMORAL | 14 – 32 | RAMBLE | FORMABLE* | 47 |
| 7 | SCIESANCT | SCENIC | 20 – 38 | INCASE | ASCETICS*, CINEASTS | 55 |
| 8 | 50 1 10 3 2 6 → 591 | 591
(50 x (10 + 2)) - (6 + 3) |
30 – 48 | 591
(50 x 6 x 2) - (10 - 1) |
|
65 |
| 9 | ANICETOFF | 30 – 58 | AFFECTION
(5 seconds) |
75 |
