Episode 1754
From Countdown
Episode 1754 was broadcast on 20 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
Kevin Fisk played Peter Burt, with Kevin Fisk winning 51 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin Fisk | Score | Peter Burt | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMEGTRAT | GATHER | 6 – 6 | THREAT | RETAUGHT | 8 |
| 2 | JLTOEMCIA | MALICE | 12 – 6 | CLAIM | CLIMATE, COMITAL*, METICAL* | 15 |
| 3 | DSAORCPAG | CORDS | 17 – 11 | GRASP | PAGODAS*, PARADOS, PODAGRA* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 9 4 8 10 4 → 892 | 892
9 × 4 × 25 − 8 |
27 – 21 | 892
9 × 4 × 25 − 8 |
|
32 |
| 5 | EUQSBTIEN | INQUEST | 34 – 28 | BEQUEST | QUIETENS | 40 |
| 6 | DROFLIFTA | FLOAT | 34 – 34 | AFFORD | DILATOR | 47 |
| 7 | SSGRUAEXI | GASSIER | 41 – 34 | SUGARS | ARGUSES*, GUISERS*, SAUGERS*, SAURIES* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 8 2 5 1 3 → 456 | 456
(5 + 1) × 75 + 8 − 2 |
51 – 44 | 456
75 × (8 − 2) + 5 + 1 |
|
64 |
| 9 | ACEPETROL | 51 – 44 | PERCOLATE | 74 |