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Episode 1849
From Countdown
Episode 1849 was broadcast on 1 October 1996, as part of Championship of Champions VIII.
David Acton played Dennis Fearon, with David Acton winning 61 - 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | Dennis Fearon | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GESIHTENO | SEETHING | 8 – 0 | HINGES | EGESTION*, SHEETING* | 8 |
2 | CIWETERZL | RETICLE | 15 – 0 | RECITE | TIERCEL* | 15 |
3 | NAPEJROYR | PRAYER | 21 – 6 | PRAYER | JAPERY*, NAPERY*, ORNERY*, PAEONY*, PERRON* | 21 |
4 | 5 1 3 2 10 5 → 926 | 925
((2+10)x3+1)x5x5 |
28 – 6 | — |
CV: 925 = ((2+10)x3+1)x5x5 |
28 |
5 | GETODARDE | DEGRADE | 35 – 13 | DEGRADE | DEROGATED | 46 |
6 | LIMAHIGSR | GARISH | 41 – 13 | HARMS | GIRLISH, LARGISH, SIMILAR | 53 |
7 | LANESACTI | analcites ☓ | 41 – 13 | — | ANALECTS, CANALISE, ESTANCIA* | 61 |
8 | 2 1 9 4 9 4 → 156 | 156
(9x4+2+1)x4 |
51 – 13 | — |
|
71 |
9 | RICHMOOSE | SMOOCHIER
(7.5 seconds) |
61 – 13 | 81 |