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Episode 1665

From Countdown

Episode 1665 was broadcast on 19 July 1995, as part of Series 30.

James Garvie played Martin Linden, with Martin Linden winning 47 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection James Garvie Score Martin Linden Others Max.
1 WFLCOERAQ CLEAR 0 – 6 FLOWER COALER*, FLORAE*, FOWLER*, LOAFER*, ORACLE, REFLOW* 6
2 VRLIEDSUX DRIVELS 7 – 6 DRIVES 13
3 DCMEAUDSG CASED 7 – 12 CADGES ADDUCES, SMUDGED* 20
4 50 10 5 9 9 1 → 183 184
(9 + 9) × 10 + 5 − 1
14 – 19 182
(9 − 5) × 50 − (10 + 9 − 1)

CV: 183 = (50 + 1) × 10 ÷ 5 + 9 × 9

30
5 NDKEASNEP SPANKED 21 – 26 SNEAKED ENNEADS, SPANNED* 37
6 IEAVSDYBC badies ☓ 21 – 32 ADVICE ADVICES 44
7 RHIELRLIT THRILLER 29 – 40 THRILLER 52
8 100 10 6 5 1 3 → 243 241 29 – 47 244
100 × 3 − 10 × 6 + 5 − 1

CV: 243 = 100 × 3 − 10 × 5 − 6 − 1

62
9 FINDSFEET STIFFENED
(15 seconds)
39 – 47 infested ☓
(4 seconds)
72