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Episode 1697
From Countdown
Episode 1697 was broadcast on 1 September 1995, as part of Series 30.
Martina McColgan played Ken Brown, with Ken Brown winning 55 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Martina McColgan | Score | Ken Brown | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FDLXIEUWE | FLUID | 0 – 6 | DEFILE | FLIXWEED* | 8 |
| 2 | SYDIAOLWE | LADIES | 6 – 12 | SAILED | DIALYSE*, WALDOES*, WAYSIDE | 15 |
| 3 | PCLTAIETZ | PLAICE | 12 – 18 | CATTLE | LATTICE, PLICATE*, TACTILE | 22 |
| 4 | 75 7 8 2 9 5 → 121 | 120 | 12 – 28 | 121
7 × 8 + 75 − 2 × 5 |
|
32 |
| 5 | CTNMIAUNE | MINUTE | 18 – 28 | MINCE | UNCINATE | 40 |
| 6 | HVHLAOATE | LOATHE | 24 – 28 | HALVE | HALVAH, HEALTH*, VALETA* | 46 |
| 7 | CRADLEOST | CRADLES | 31 – 35 | COASTED | CROTALES*, DELATORS*, LEOTARDS, LODESTAR*, REDCOATS, SECTORAL* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 2 10 6 8 1 → 785 | 786 | 31 – 45 | 785
(75 + 2) × 10 + 6 + 8 + 1 |
|
64 |
| 9 | addeeemnr* | 31 – 55 | MEANDERED
(4.5 seconds) |
74 |
