Episode 1751
From Countdown
Episode 1751 was broadcast on 15 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
Bob Lynn played Peter Burt, with Peter Burt winning 51 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Lynn | Score | Peter Burt | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTSEIECGF | GIFTS | 5 – 5 | MITES | EMETICS | 7 |
| 2 | SAREFNTES | FARES | 5 – 23 | FASTENERS | 25 | |
| 3 | WTLOEOAPR | TOWEL | 5 – 29 | PLATER | PROLATE | 32 |
| 4 | 50 4 8 2 7 10 → 414 | 414
50 × 8 + 7 × 2 |
15 – 39 | 414
50 × 8 + 7 × 2 |
|
42 |
| 5 | LEISHELIK | eelish ☓ | 15 – 44 | SKILL | LILIES*, SELKIE*, SHEKEL, SILKIE* | 48 |
| 6 | VBYAAOILX | LABIA | 20 – 44 | BAIL | LAVABO*, VIABLY | 54 |
| 7 | SWREOASRI | WORRIES | 27 – 51 | WORRIES | ROSARIES | 62 |
| 8 | 100 5 2 4 3 4 → 822 | 822
(100 + 3) × (4 + 4) − 2 |
37 – 51 | 824 |
|
72 |
| 9 | TELEGUARD | REGULATED
(22.5 seconds) |
47 – 51 | 82 |