Episode 1661
From Countdown
Episode 1661 was broadcast on 13 July 1995, as part of Series 30.
Morris Anderson played Jane Trigg, with Morris Anderson winning 56 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Morris Anderson | Score | Jane Trigg | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LVTAOEDNL | TALONED | 7 – 7 | TALONED | NOVATED*, NOVELLA | 7 |
| 2 | BGRAISEDR | BRIGADES | 15 – 7 | BRAISED | ABRIDGERS | 25 |
| 3 | TSXAOUEWR | AROUSE | 15 – 15 | OUTWEARS | 33 | |
| 4 | 25 3 6 2 5 8 → 787 | 789
(6 × 5 + 2) × 25 − (8 + 3) |
22 – 15 | 776 |
CV: 787 = (6 × 25 + 8) × 5 − 3 |
43 |
| 5 | NRIMEVOSR | MOVIES | 28 – 21 | MOVIES | IRONERS*, MERINOS*, VERISMO*, VERSION* | 50 |
| 6 | LSYUOEQCL | QUELLS | 34 – 21 | lousey ☓ | CLOSELY, LOCULES*, OCELLUS* | 57 |
| 7 | TMATIHEOC | TEACH | 39 – 26 | MATCH | THEMATIC | 65 |
| 8 | 25 100 9 1 6 8 → 387 | 384
(8 + 6 + 1) × 25 + 9 |
46 – 26 | 383 |
CV: 387 = (25 + 6) × 9 + 100 + 8 |
75 |
| 9 | ELEETCOPS | TELESCOPE
(1.25 seconds) |
56 – 26 | 85 |