Episode 1738
From Countdown
Episode 1738 was broadcast on 29 January 1996, as part of Series 31.
Madeleine Evans played Alan Gillies, with Madeleine Evans winning 47 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Madeleine Evans | Score | Alan Gillies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GNLZTIOIR | TOILING | 7 – 7 | TOILING | LIGROIN*, RIOTING, ROILING* | 7 |
| 2 | WTRSAEENT | wettens ☓ | 7 – 14 | WESTERN | ENTREATS | 15 |
| 3 | MSTOUEMLS | MOULTS | 7 – 21 | TOUSLES | LOTUSES*, MOLESTS*, SOLUTES* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 7 2 8 10 10 → 194 | 194
100 × 2 − (7 − 10 ÷ 10) |
17 – 31 | 194
10 × 10 + 100 − (8 − 2) |
|
32 |
| 5 | NYVRIEOLE | LIVERY | 23 – 37 | LIVERY | NERVILY*, OVERLIE, RELIEVO* | 39 |
| 6 | TSDLAEISL | STALLED | 30 – 37 | IDEALS | SITELLAS*, TAILLESS* | 47 |
| 7 | DSDDUEOBI | BUDDIES | 37 – 37 | subdued ☓ | BUDDIED* | 54 |
| 8 | 50 2 9 1 7 6 → 495 | 495
(9 + 1) × 50 − (7 − 2) |
47 – 37 | 492 |
|
64 |
| 9 | HUGETRAIN | 47 – 37 | NAUGHTIER | 74 |
