Episode 1825
From Countdown
Episode 1825 was broadcast on 28 August 1996, as part of Series 32.
Stephen Paver played Guy Phethean, with Stephen Paver winning 42 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Paver | Score | Guy Phethean | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UEULTYDLA | LATELY | 6 – 0 | TALLY | ULULATED | 8 |
| 2 | MZCWROIEY | CRIME | 11 – 0 | cowrey ☓ | COWRIE | 14 |
| 3 | OATXICREA | recoat ☓ | 11 – 0 | retoric ☓ | EROTICA*, EXACTOR*, EXOTICA | 21 |
| 4 | 25 9 3 2 4 7 → 307 | 307
(9 + 3) × 25 + 7 |
21 – 10 | 307
4 × 3 × 25 + 7 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SNSTLIOAI | liasions ☓ | 21 – 16 | STAINS | LIAISONS | 39 |
| 6 | EHSVEADGE | HEDGES | 27 – 22 | SHAVED | SHEAVED | 46 |
| 7 | FSGPCAIUR | PAIRS | 32 – 27 | CARPS | CAPRIS*, CARPUS, CIGARS*, FIGURA*, PAGRIS* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 10 1 8 10 5 → 331 | 331
(100 + 10) × (8 − 5) + 1 |
42 – 37 | 331
(100 + 10) × (8 − 5) + 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | TANGIIEST | 42 – 37 | INSTIGATE | 72 |