Episode 1757
From Countdown
Episode 1757 was broadcast on 23 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
Kevin Fisk played Bryan Darbey, with Bryan Darbey winning 48 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin Fisk | Score | Bryan Darbey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QAUNSSERH | HARNESS | 7 – 0 | squashes ☓ | QUASHES, SQUARES | 7 |
| 2 | WCTOARNGE | CARTON | 13 – 6 | ORANGE | COGNATE, ENACTOR*, NEGATOR*, WAGONER* | 14 |
| 3 | WMMIOARDI | WORD | 17 – 10 | ROAM | DAIMIO* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 6 2 5 3 8 → 771 | 774 | 17 – 17 | 773
75 × (8 + 2) + 3 × 6 + 5 |
CV: 771 = 75 × (8 + 2) + 3 × 5 + 6 |
30 |
| 5 | VSPOENYZO | SPOON | 22 – 22 | PEONY | ENVOYS, SNOOPY*, SNOOZE, SNOOZY, SPOONY* | 36 |
| 6 | NDOISROPU | POISON | 28 – 22 | SNOOD | DUPIONS*, INDOORS, SORDINO*, UNIPODS*, UROPODS* | 43 |
| 7 | VDJOELCLI | COILED | 34 – 28 | VOICED | COLLIDE*, JOLLIED | 50 |
| 8 | 25 8 9 10 4 2 → 458 | 458
(4 × 2 + 10) × 25 + 8 |
44 – 38 | 458
25 × (10 + 8) + 2 × 4 |
|
60 |
| 9 | VENICILUS | 44 – 48 | INCLUSIVE
(9.75 seconds) |
70 |
