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Episode 1927
From Countdown
Episode 1927 was broadcast on 24 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Glyn Chidley played Peter Sampson, with Peter Sampson winning 53 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Bruce, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Glyn Chidley | Score | Peter Sampson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRSEAINMU | GERANIUMS | 18 – 0 | RESUMING | MEASURING | 18 |
| 2 | CRBDEEAMP | DAMPER | 18 – 7 | CREAMED | CAMBERED, EMBRACED | 26 |
| 3 | TRDEOATTU | TRADE | 18 – 13 | TOTTER | ROTATED, TROTTED, TUTORED | 33 |
| 4 | 100 9 6 5 7 8 → 882 | 882
100 × 9 − (6 + 5 + 7) |
28 – 23 | 882
100 × 9 − (6 + 5 + 7) |
|
43 |
| 5 | HSCLEEASF | CLASHES | 35 – 23 | HASSLE | FACELESS | 51 |
| 6 | KDDLIEART | TRAILED | 42 – 30 | TIDDLER | DILATED, TRIALED* | 58 |
| 7 | GPXGLEAIG | GALE | 42 – 36 | GIGGLE | GAGGLE | 64 |
| 8 | 50 9 8 10 6 7 → 696 | — | 42 – 43 | 697
(8 + 6) × 50 − (10 − 7) |
CV: 696 = (7 × 8 + 10 + 50) × 6 |
74 |
| 9 | CENTIPENE | 42 – 53 | PENITENCE
(17.75 seconds) |
84 |
