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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