Episode 1772
From Countdown
Episode 1772 was broadcast on 15 March 1996, as part of Series 31.
Chris Williams played George Law, with Chris Williams winning 60 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Williams | Score | George Law | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HGDTQAEOR | DEARTH | 6 – 6 | HATRED | GOATHERD | 8 |
| 2 | WEDTOXEAG | GOATEE | 12 – 6 | WEDGE | DOTAGE*, TOWAGE* | 14 |
| 3 | HVTCYEIEP | VETCH | 12 – 12 | PITCHY | CHEVET*, TECHIE*, THIEVE*, VETCHY | 20 |
| 4 | 50 1 9 1 9 6 → 506 | 506
50 × (9 + 1) + 6 |
22 – 22 | 506
50 × (9 + 1) + 6 |
|
30 |
| 5 | AOIISRBSG | BOARS | 27 – 27 | BIROS | ISOBARS | 37 |
| 6 | LZSNFEOTE | ONESELF | 34 – 34 | ONESELF | 44 | |
| 7 | RVDNWLOAU | ONWARD | 40 – 40 | VALOUR | LOURDAN*, NODULAR | 51 |
| 8 | 50 2 1 3 1 5 → 212 | 212
(50 + 3) × (5 − 1) |
50 – 50 | 212
(50 + 3) × (5 − 1) |
|
61 |
| 9 | LOVEDSIDS | DISSOLVED
(3 seconds) |
60 – 50 | 71 |
