Episode 1930
From Countdown
Episode 1930 was broadcast on 29 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Caroline Jago played Peter Sampson, with Caroline Jago winning 39 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Bruce, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Caroline Jago | Score | Peter Sampson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VHMEURGED | MERGED | 6 – 0 | GREED | DEMURE*, HEDGER*, VERGED | 6 |
| 2 | TNKSUOERA | RANKEST | 13 – 7 | TANKERS | OUTRANKS | 14 |
| 3 | LPSIELOWR | SPOILER | 20 – 7 | POWERS | LOWLIER*, PILLOWS, POLLIES, SPILLER*, SWILLER*, WILLERS* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 5 10 7 4 3 → 343 | 340 | 20 – 14 | 342
75 × 5 − 10 × 4 + 7 |
CV: 343 = (75 + 10) × 4 + 3 |
31 |
| 5 | SDLOWIELC | SCOWLED | 27 – 14 | CLOSED | COLLIDES | 39 |
| 6 | FTDAITOGR | DITTO | 32 – 19 | GRAFT | ADRIFT*, ADROIT | 45 |
| 7 | DPSLEAEOS | PLEASED | 39 – 26 | PLEASED | PEDALOES | 53 |
| 8 | 75 10 9 9 1 2 → 964 | — | 39 – 26 | — |
CV: 962/966 Best: 964 = (10 + 1) × 9 × 9 + 75 − 2 |
63 |
| 9 | BALDBRICK | 39 – 26 | BLACKBIRD | 73 |
