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 |
