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Episode 1776
From Countdown
Episode 1776 was broadcast on 21 March 1996, and was the first quarter-final of Series 31.
Kevin Fisk played David Acton, with David Acton winning 63 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin Fisk | Score | David Acton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCULQAEGW | CLUES | 0 – 6 | EQUALS | CALQUES*, CLAQUES | 7 |
| 2 | RUSONEDDL | RESOUND | 0 – 14 | ROUNDELS | UNDERSOLD | 25 |
| 3 | BHGIAITLP | PIGTAIL | 7 – 14 | PLIGHT | 32 | |
| 4 | 100 2 8 9 9 5 → 245 | 245
2 × 100 + 9 × 5 |
17 – 24 | 245
2 × 100 + 9 × 5 |
|
42 |
| 5 | CEMOSWSEZ | SCOWS | 22 – 29 | COMES | COMESS* | 48 |
| 6 | NTROESDCA | DESCANT | 29 – 36 | SENATOR | NOTECARDS*, TRANSCODE* | 66 |
| 7 | TEDIPANDI | PAINTED | 36 – 43 | PAINTED | INDITED | 73 |
| 8 | 25 7 8 9 3 2 → 594 | 593 | 36 – 53 | 594
(7 + 9 + 8) × 25 − 3 × 2 |
|
83 |
| 9 | TETRACHIC | 36 – 63 | ARCHITECT
(2.25 seconds) |
93 |
