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Episode 1860
From Countdown
Episode 1860 was broadcast on 16 October 1996, and was the second semi-final of Group A in the Supreme Championship.
John Clarke played Andy Bodle, with John Clarke winning 55 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Andy Bodle | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LRZOEERMR | MORE | 4 – 4 | ZERO | ERROR*, MERLE*, MOREL, ORMER*, ROMER* | 5 |
2 | AIONRYTVC | VICTORY | 4 – 12 | VORACITY | 13 | |
3 | NBNEAILPS | SPANIEL | 11 – 12 | pinneal ☓ | BIPLANES | 21 |
4 | 50 4 7 1 3 5 → 403 | 403
(7 + 1) × 50 + 3 |
21 – 22 | 403
(7 + 1) × 50 + 3 |
|
31 |
5 | EAIBYTRNH | BREATHY | 28 – 29 | BREATHY | HAIRNET, THERIAN* | 38 |
6 | GJLEAISFD | SILAGED | 35 – 29 | FIELDS | GADFLIES | 46 |
7 | OEITFSXAD | oxidates ☓ | 35 – 29 | oxidates ☓ | FIXATED*, FIXATES*, FOISTED*, FOXIEST, IODATES*, OXIDASE*, STIFADO*, TOADIES* | 53 |
8 | 75 8 4 7 1 2 → 596 | 596
75 × 8 − 4 |
45 – 39 | 596
75 × 8 − 4 |
|
63 |
9 | TUMMIPROP | IMPROMPTU
(1.25 seconds) |
55 – 39 | 73 |