Episode 1643
From Countdown
Episode 1643 was broadcast on 20 March 1995, as part of Series 29.
Andy Cusworth played Ray Ewens, with Andy Cusworth winning 61 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Cusworth | Score | Ray Ewens | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CZVTEUAIR | CURATIVE | 8 – 8 | CURATIVE | 8 | |
| 2 | GLRHEOMIG | HOLIER | 14 – 14 | LOGGER | HIGGLER* | 15 |
| 3 | MYWRRSEAU | rewarms ☓ | 14 – 21 | WARMERS | MURREYS*, SWARMER* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 1 6 4 7 7 → 440 | 442
(7 + 4 + 6) × (25 + 1) |
21 – 21 | — |
CV: 440 = ((7 + 7) × 6 + 25 + 1) × 4 |
32 |
| 5 | FLNXAEOBI | FIXABLE | 28 – 28 | FIXABLE | FINABLE, FLEXION*, LOBEFIN* | 39 |
| 6 | STCTAOADI | STATIC | 34 – 34 | STATIC | ASTATIC, DACOITS | 46 |
| 7 | GQMROESUL | MORGUES | 41 – 41 | MORGUES | REGULOS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 100 4 9 8 2 → 847 | 847
8 × 100 + 25 + 9 × 2 + 4 |
51 – 51 | 847
8 × 100 + 25 + 9 × 2 + 4 |
|
63 |
| 9 | GREATHELP | TELEGRAPH
(15.25 seconds) |
61 – 51 | 73 |
