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Episode 1699
From Countdown
Episode 1699 was broadcast on 5 September 1995, as part of Series 30.
Marjorie Maxwell played Pam Blatchley, with Marjorie Maxwell winning 35 – 17. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Marjorie Maxwell | Score | Pam Blatchley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCNSAIEDO | ADENOIDS | 8 – 0 | CANDIED | ANODISED*, DIOCESAN | 8 |
| 2 | RHTEIEXYW | exite ☓ | 8 – 6 | EITHER | WETHER*, WHITER*, WHITEY*, WITHER, WRITHE | 14 |
| 3 | TSVTIEATO | tatties ☓ | 8 – 6 | tatties ☓ | ATTEST, OVATES*, SOVIET*, STEVIA*, TATIES*, VITTAE* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 2 4 7 1 10 → 930 | 921 ☓ | 8 – 6 | — |
CV: 930 = (25 × 4 − 7) × 10 |
30 |
| 5 | RKSEIERIS | RISKIER | 15 – 13 | RISKIER | SKERRIES | 38 |
| 6 | QGDMSAEOO | GOOSED | 21 – 13 | MOODS | SMOODGE*, SMOOGED* | 45 |
| 7 | RJRGAEARF | AREA | 25 – 17 | FEAR | RARER | 50 |
| 8 | 100 6 9 7 5 1 → 640 | 640
(100 + 7) × 6 − (9 + 1) ÷ 5 |
35 – 17 | 642 |
|
60 |
| 9 | GRABMENOO | 35 – 17 | BOOMERANG | 70 |
