Episode 1773
From Countdown
Jump to navigationJump to search
Episode 1773 was broadcast on 18 March 1996, as part of Series 31.
Chris Williams played Allison Roberts, with Chris Williams winning 66 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Williams | Score | Allison Roberts | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLNPIOERS | POINTERS | 8 – 8 | POINTERS | PROTEINS, REPOINTS*, SPLINTER* | 8 |
| 2 | MSCUEAMYD | MEDUSA | 14 – 8 | DAMES | SCAMMED*, SCUMMED* | 15 |
| 3 | NSJCIEAFK | FANCIES | 21 – 15 | FANCIES | FASCINE*, FIANCES, JACKSIE* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 3 8 6 7 9 → 457 | 457
75 × 6 + 7 |
31 – 25 | 457
75 × 6 + 7 |
|
32 |
| 5 | LSDIAEZSV | VALISES | 38 – 25 | lasses ☓ | ADVISES, VIZSLAS* | 39 |
| 6 | CBQAIALFY | CABAL | 43 – 25 | falacy ☓ | FACIAL | 45 |
| 7 | REWUGTAGH | WREATH | 49 – 25 | wagger ☓ | ARGUTE*, GARGET*, GATHER, GAUGER*, TUGGER* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 2 8 6 6 10 → 617 | 618
(6 + 6) × 2 × 25 + 10 + 8 |
56 – 32 | 618
(6 − 2) × 6 × 25 + 10 + 8 |
CV: 617 = ((6 + 2) × 10 − 6) × 8 + 25 |
61 |
| 9 | SAMSBARRE | EMBARRASS
(2.25 seconds) |
66 – 32 | 71 |
