Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 1938
From Countdown
Episode 1938 was broadcast on 10 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Paul Nixon played John Blackburn, with Paul Nixon winning 57 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Paul Nixon | Score | John Blackburn | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FNQOOEBTS | BONES | 0 – 7 | FESTOON | 7 | |
| 2 | YNIDACREN | CANNIER | 7 – 14 | CANNERY | CRANNIED | 15 |
| 3 | FRVAEORTL | FLOATER | 14 – 21 | FLOATER | FLOREAT*, LEVATOR*, REALTOR*, REFLOAT*, RELATOR* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 5 3 5 9 6 → 220 | 220
(5 − 3) × 100 + 9 + 6 + 5 |
24 – 21 | — |
|
32 |
| 5 | CRISYAREW | CARRIES | 31 – 21 | SCREWY | AIRCREWS*, AIRSCREW | 40 |
| 6 | GMDEOENGA | NAGGED | 31 – 28 | ENGAGED | ENDGAME | 47 |
| 7 | DTOLHUITE | DILUTE | 37 – 28 | thoiled ☓ | HIDEOUT*, LITHOED* | 54 |
| 8 | 9 2 3 4 7 6 → 211 | 211
(9 − 4) × 6 × 7 + 3 − 2 |
47 – 28 | 210 |
|
64 |
| 9 | MEGNNETIC | CEMENTING
(2 seconds) |
57 – 28 | 74 |
