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Episode 1960

From Countdown

Episode 1960 was broadcast on 12 March 1997, as part of Series 34.

Avril Goodall played James Martin, with James Martin winning 52 – 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Avril Goodall Score James Martin Others Max.
1 SVFOUERFN SOUR 0 – 6 OFFERS NERVOUS, SNUFFER* 7
2 NIRAHMESI MARINES 7 – 13 SEMINAR MARINISE* 15
3 NAWQOEPVB PAWN 7 – 18 BEANO WEAPON 21
4 100 50 25 75 7 1 → 439 450 7 – 28 439
(50 ÷ 25 + 75) × 7 − 100


31
5 SAEZPHYAT PHASE 12 – 33 PATHS APATHY, SPATHE* 37
6 RLEOBEITD BOILED 18 – 39 BELTED DOLERITE*, ERODIBLE*, LOITERED 45
7 XUMERCAYT TRACE 18 – 45 CREAMY CAUTERY 52
8 25 100 4 10 1 5 → 867 864 18 – 52 866
(5 + 4) × 100 − 25 − 10 + 1

CV: 866 = (5 + 4) × 100 − 25 − 10 + 1

59
9 SNOWDRAMS 18 – 52 SWORDSMAN 69