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Episode 1838

From Countdown

Episode 1838 was broadcast on 16 September 1996, as part of Series 32.

Joan Boardman played Dennis Fearon, with Dennis Fearon winning 58 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Joan Boardman Score Dennis Fearon Others Max.
1 DMYAUATPX PUMA 0 – 5 DUMPY ADYTUM*, TAMPAX* 6
2 RDROUETSO ROOSTER 7 – 12 ROOSTER DETRUSOR* 14
3 MRGOAENKZ GROAN 7 – 18 MANGER MEGARON 21
4 8 4 10 8 3 10 → 722 723 ☓ 7 – 25 723
(10 + 8) × 10 × 4 + 3

CV: 722 = (8 × 10 − 4 − 3) × 10 − 8

31
5 PTLAEIRCL PIRATE 7 – 32 PALLIER CALLIPER*, PARTICLE, PILLARET*, PRELATIC* 39
6 BLWOEAFMR FEMORAL 14 – 32 RAMBLE FORMABLE* 47
7 SCIESANCT SCENIC 20 – 38 INCASE ASCETICS*, CINEASTS 55
8 50 1 10 3 2 6 → 591 591
50 × (10 + 2) − (6 + 3)
30 – 48 591
50 × 6 × 2 − (10 − 1)


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9 ANICETOFF 30 – 58 AFFECTION
(5 seconds)
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