Episode 1841
From Countdown
Episode 1841 was broadcast on 19 September 1996, and was the first quarter-final of Series 32.
Satbir Gupta played Stephen Paver, with Satbir Gupta winning 61 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Satbir Gupta | Score | Stephen Paver | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHXEOLMGA | HOMAGES | 7 – 0 | GLEAMS | 7 | |
| 2 | OSAPDUNHD | HOUNDS | 13 – 0 | SOUND | SHADDUP* | 14 |
| 3 | YTOAOGFMV | FOOTY | 18 – 5 | GOOFY | VAGOTOMY* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 4 6 8 2 9 → 714 | 714
100 × (9 − 2) + 8 + 6 |
28 – 5 | 718 |
|
32 |
| 5 | GKPIEERTN | KEEPING | 28 – 13 | PETERING | 40 | |
| 6 | LSTOAVETU | OUTLETS | 35 – 13 | savelot ☓ | OVULATES | 48 |
| 7 | CEDIZTNUB | UNTIED | 41 – 13 | buntied ☓ | BUNTED*, DUNITE*, INDUCE, INDUCT*, UNITED*, ZINCED* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 100 25 50 9 9 → 175 | 175
100 + 75 |
51 – 23 | 175
100 + 75 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SUGARTITI | GUITARIST
(14.75 seconds) |
61 – 23 | gratuitous ☓
(4 seconds) |
74 |
