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Episode 1660
From Countdown
Episode 1660 was broadcast on 12 July 1995, as part of Series 30.
Morris Anderson played Ben Cooke, with Morris Anderson winning 55 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Morris Anderson | Score | Ben Cooke | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGCIEAKPS | PACKETS | 7 – 7 | PICKETS | ASEPTIC*, CAGIEST*, PACIEST*, TACKIES* | 7 |
| 2 | MGRIOETJS | gromets ☓ | 7 – 14 | MOISTER | ERGOTISM | 15 |
| 3 | WDXAEISQU | ASIDE | 12 – 19 | WADES | ADIEUS, ADIEUX, EQUIDS*, WADIES* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 75 7 9 1 6 → 122 | 122
100 + 7 + 9 + 6 |
22 – 19 | 123 |
|
31 |
| 5 | FDGBEIOSR | BRIDGES | 29 – 26 | BRIDGES | FIREDOGS | 39 |
| 6 | DTRIEICPT | CREDIT | 29 – 33 | PREDICT | PICRITE* | 46 |
| 7 | PLRNSAOIW | PRAWNS | 35 – 39 | PLAINS | INWRAPS*, PARISON*, SOPRANI | 53 |
| 8 | 75 25 4 6 5 3 → 605 | 605
(75 + 25) × 6 + 5 |
45 – 49 | 605
(75 + 25) × 6 + 5 |
|
63 |
| 9 | LATINTYPE | PATIENTLY
(26 seconds) |
55 – 49 | 73 |
