Episode 1761
From Countdown
Episode 1761 was broadcast on 29 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
David Acton played Joan Coker, with David Acton winning 47 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | Joan Coker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YDIXEMPIG | MIDGE | 5 – 5 | MIXED | GIMPED | 6 |
| 2 | VNSEEIVFN | ENVIES | 11 – 11 | ENVIES | 12 | |
| 3 | DIJEDPAWR | WARPED | 17 – 17 | PRIDED | DIAPER, DRAPED*, PAIRED, RAIDED*, REPAID*, WARDED* | 18 |
| 4 | 25 10 8 7 9 6 → 219 | 219
25 × 8 + 10 + 9 |
27 – 27 | 219
25 × 9 − 6 |
|
28 |
| 5 | GCMUELSOL | MOGULS | 33 – 33 | MUSCLE | GLUCOSE*, LOCULES*, MOLLUSC, OCELLUS* | 35 |
| 6 | CAWLIATSE | LACIEST | 40 – 33 | CASTLE | ACETALS*, ELASTIC, LACTASE*, LATICES*, SALICET | 42 |
| 7 | NTNOAERKP | PRONATE | 47 – 33 | PEAK | PATRONNE* | 50 |
| 8 | 75 3 5 1 1 8 → 170 | — | 47 – 40 | 171
(75 + 5) × (1 + 1) + 8 + 3 |
CV: 170 = (75 + 5 + 8 − 3) × (1 + 1) |
60 |
| 9 | UPPERICON | 47 – 40 | PORCUPINE | 70 |
