Episode 1760
From Countdown
Episode 1760 was broadcast on 28 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
David Acton played John Shirreffs, with David Acton winning 62 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | John Shirreffs | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOBERAHNR | BRASHER | 7 – 0 | BORERS | BARRENS*, BORANES*, HARBORS, HOARSEN*, HOARSER*, SENHORA* | 7 |
| 2 | MOGITDOQA | DOOM | 7 – 5 | DOGMA | DIATOM | 13 |
| 3 | CIKEDGORB | BRICKED | 14 – 5 | BROKE | BEDROCK*, ERGODIC* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 9 1 1 3 7 → 459 | 459
(7 − 1) × 75 + 9 |
24 – 15 | 459
(7 − 1) × 75 + 9 |
|
30 |
| 5 | SEETALYHA | STEELY | 30 – 21 | LATHES | EYELASH | 37 |
| 6 | TESIRATPL | PILASTER | 38 – 21 | PLASTER | PALTRIEST | 55 |
| 7 | NEIFAZREN | FANZINE | 45 – 21 | REFINE | 62 | |
| 8 | 25 4 2 9 7 7 → 942 | 943
(9 × 4 + 2) × 25 − 7 |
52 – 21 | 947 |
CV: 942 = ((7 − 2) × 25 + 9) × 7 + 4 |
72 |
| 9 | MANNEDPIG | DAMPENING
(2.25 seconds) |
62 – 21 | 82 |
