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Episode 1875
From Countdown
Episode 1875 was broadcast on 6 November 1996, and was the first quarter-final of Group D in the Supreme Championship.
Stephen Balment played Gino Corr, with Stephen Balment winning 52 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Balment | Score | Gino Corr | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSNAEOPLA | CANOES | 0 – 7 | CANAPES | ENCLASP*, NOPALES*, PALACES | 7 |
| 2 | TDNIUIMLO | LIMIT | 0 – 15 | DILUTION | 15 | |
| 3 | SPVEUATZS | STAVES | 6 – 21 | UPSETS | PETASUS, SUAVEST* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 75 25 5 3 10 → 831 | 835
(3 + 5) × 100 + 25 + 10 |
13 – 21 | 825 |
CV: 830 Best: 831 = (100 × 25 − (75 − 5) ÷ 10) ÷ 3 |
32 |
| 5 | LTSGOUIDR | GOURDS | 19 – 27 | GOURDS | DROITS*, GRIOTS*, GROUTS*, GUILDS*, GUIROS*, RUDIST*, STOLID*, STROUD*, STUDIO*, SUITOR*, TURGID* | 38 |
| 6 | LGFOATLRE | FLOATER | 26 – 34 | FLOATER | FELLATOR* | 46 |
| 7 | HKVRAOEMT | MARKET | 32 – 34 | HOVER | MOTHER, OMERTA*, THROVE* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 7 9 1 6 5 → 385 | 385
50 × 7 + (6 + 1) × 5 |
42 – 44 | 385
(50 + 5) × 7 |
|
62 |
| 9 | MENTALDIP | IMPLANTED
(3.5 seconds) |
52 – 44 | implemented ☓
(1.25 seconds) |
72 |
