Episode 1768
From Countdown
Episode 1768 was broadcast on 11 March 1996, as part of Series 31.
Fred Casely played Anne Bougourd, with Anne Bougourd winning 40 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Fred Casely | Score | Anne Bougourd | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHCAOPAES | SCOPES | 0 – 7 | POACHES | APACHES, CHEAPOS* | 7 |
| 2 | YLGIORTED | TRILOGY | 7 – 14 | GLORIED | GODLIER, GOITRED*, TIREDLY* | 14 |
| 3 | NJFIUEBSA | BASIN | 12 – 19 | BASIN | BASENJI* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 9 6 8 5 7 → 971 | — | 12 – 19 | — |
CV: 971 = (8 × 25 − 7) × 5 + 6 |
31 |
| 5 | MVDEAGSAR | SAVAGED | 19 – 19 | ADAGES | DAMAGES*, RAVAGED, RAVAGES* | 38 |
| 6 | LTKUIEXRO | TOILER | 25 – 25 | KIRTLE | OUTLIER | 45 |
| 7 | CHNIAMESF | FAMISH | 25 – 33 | MACHINES | 53 | |
| 8 | 25 8 4 6 4 5 → 730 | — | 25 – 40 | 729
(6 × 4 + 5) × 25 + 4 |
CV: 730 = (8 × 4 − 4) × 25 + 6 × 5 |
63 |
| 9 | GOONISPIN | POISONING
(11.25 seconds) |
35 – 40 | 73 |
