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Episode 1966
From Countdown
Episode 1966 was broadcast on 20 March 1997, and was the first quarter-final of Series 34.
Norman Metcalfe played James Martin, with James Martin winning 54 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Suzi Quatro, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Norman Metcalfe | Score | James Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTVAUSEBL | VAUNTS | 0 – 8 | UNSTABLE | 8 | |
| 2 | NTVOAHIRE | THEIR | 0 – 14 | VAINER | ANOTHER*, HAIRNET, THERIAN*, THRIVEN* | 15 |
| 3 | GFSOEOBXR | GOOSE | 0 – 21 | FORGOES | 22 | |
| 4 | 100 75 50 25 6 2 → 564 | 562 | 0 – 31 | 564
(100 − 75 ÷ 25 × 2) × 6 |
|
32 |
| 5 | QRDIAFIYM | MYRIAD | 6 – 31 | fraid ☓ | RAMIFY* | 38 |
| 6 | HPROEASRL | PHRASE | 6 – 38 | SHARPER | HARPERS*, HOARSER*, PAROLES, REPOSAL*, SPHERAL* | 45 |
| 7 | GTEJNUESU | GUEST | 6 – 44 | UNJUST | GENETS*, GENTES*, TENGES*, UNGUES* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 5 2 1 1 3 → 226 | 226
(2 + 1) × 75 + 1 |
16 – 54 | 226
75 × 3 + 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | AGRIMLORE | 16 – 54 | RIGMAROLE | 71 |
