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Episode 1766
From Countdown
Episode 1766 was broadcast on 7 March 1996, as part of Series 31.
David Acton played Paul Parry, with David Acton winning 55 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | Paul Parry | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | QENISCERH | INHERES | 7 – 7 | SINCERE | ENRICHES | 8 |
2 | LSBAIWNAT | atwain ☓ | 7 – 13 | BLAINS | ABSTAIN* | 15 |
3 | MELUSTITK | SKITTLE | 14 – 20 | SKITTLE | 22 | |
4 | 50 2 5 4 5 7 → 775 | — | 14 – 27 | 774
(50 × 2 + 5 + 5) × 7 + 4 |
CV: 775 = (5 × 50 + 7) × (5 − 2) + 4 |
32 |
5 | GVSAOECLG | ALCOVES | 21 – 27 | CLAVES | COEVALS*, LOVAGES | 39 |
6 | SONGIMERZ | IGNORES | 28 – 27 | — | MERINOS*, MONGERS*, MORGENS*, REGIONS*, ZEROING*, ZINGERS* | 46 |
7 | DSPEIYRAD | PRAISED | 35 – 34 | DESPAIR | ASPIRED, DAYSIDE*, DIAPERS*, PADDIES*, SPIDERY*, SPRAYED* | 53 |
8 | 75 10 9 6 5 7 → 382 | 382
75 × 5 + 7 |
45 – 44 | 382
75 × 5 + 7 |
|
63 |
9 | ORHINOGUN | HONOURING
(1.25 seconds) |
55 – 44 | 73 |