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Episode 1880

From Countdown

Episode 1880 was broadcast on 13 November 1996, and was the final of Group D in the Supreme Championship.

Jackie McLeod played Joyce Cansfield, with Joyce Cansfield winning 50 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Jackie McLeod Score Joyce Cansfield Others Max.
1 TFTIEIFVL FILET 5 – 0 FIVE VITTLE* 6
2 SHSQIAOAT HOSTAS 11 – 6 HOISTS SHOATS* 12
3 RMDEITSAU misrated ☓ 11 – 13 ASTRIDE MARDIEST*, MURIATES*, READMITS 20
4 25 7 2 1 5 4 → 983 978
(7 × 5 + 4) × 25 + 2 + 1
18 – 20 978
(7 × 5 + 4) × 25 + 2 + 1

CV: 983 = (4 × 25 − 1) × 2 × 5 − 7

30
5 BSJYEIECR SCRIBE 24 – 26 SCRIBE CERISE*, EYRIES*, JERSEY*, REBECS* 36
6 ATIEPNYEG pintage ☓ 24 – 32 TYPING EATING*, EYEING*, GAIETY*, NEGATE*, NEPETA*, PAINTY*, PAYING*, PEEING*, PINETA*, TAPING*, TEAING*, TEEING* 42
7 SMRNIEUAR MARINERS 32 – 40 MARINERS ANEURISM, MURRAINS* 50
8 50 9 10 8 2 6 → 901 902 32 – 50 901
(10 + 8) × 50 + 9 − 2 − 6


60
9 UNEDOCTOR CONTOURED
(2.5 seconds)
42 – 50 70


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