Episode 1943
From Countdown
Episode 1943 was broadcast on 17 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
David Nixon played Huw Morgan, with Huw Morgan winning 59 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Nixon | Score | Huw Morgan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LXSAEEGPC | EXPELS | 6 – 6 | PLEASE | PELAGES | 7 |
| 2 | NZWSROAOU | SWORN | 11 – 11 | SONAR | ROWANS* | 13 |
| 3 | GNHEIOYRD | HONIED | 11 – 18 | ERODING | HYDROGEN* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 8 4 1 1 9 → 201 | 201
8 ÷ 4 × 100 + 1 |
21 – 28 | 201
8 ÷ 4 × 100 + 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | RSTGTAUEA | TASTER | 21 – 35 | GUTTERS | REGATTAS, SATURATE | 39 |
| 6 | CMNOIEPTD | POINTED | 28 – 42 | POINTED | PIEDMONT | 47 |
| 7 | WRIPEAJTD | PIRATED | 35 – 49 | PARTIED | DIPTERA* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 7 4 1 6 4 → 903 | 903
(7 + 6 − 4) × 100 + 4 − 1 |
45 – 59 | 903
(7 + 6 − 4) × 100 + 4 − 1 |
|
64 |
| 9 | BOATUNCLE | 45 – 59 | COUNTABLE | 74 |
