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Episode 1948
From Countdown
Episode 1948 was broadcast on 24 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Steve Coberman played Karen Sharman, with Steve Coberman winning 54 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Coberman | Score | Karen Sharman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LNIOVTFEM | VIOLENT | 7 – 7 | VIOLENT | 7 | |
| 2 | SRCIEGVOE | corgies ☓ | 7 – 14 | GRIEVES | CORVEES*, EROSIVE*, SERVICE, VOICERS* | 14 |
| 3 | IASTLXNOI | taxons ☓ | 7 – 20 | TALONS | LIAISON, OXTAILS | 21 |
| 4 | 100 9 6 4 10 9 → 246 | 246
(4 × 10 + 9 ÷ 9) × 6 |
17 – 20 | 240 |
|
31 |
| 5 | PDNAUCQIA | PANIC | 22 – 25 | PANIC | UNPAID | 37 |
| 6 | SSIEHTRIG | RIGHTS | 28 – 31 | SISTER | RIGHTIES*, SIGHTERS, TIGERISH* | 45 |
| 7 | TGAORGWIE | TOWAGE | 34 – 37 | WAITER | GOATIER* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 9 7 8 1 1 → 594 | 594
75 × 8 − (7 − 1) |
44 – 37 | 596 |
|
62 |
| 9 | TWINTIGER | WITTERING
(14 seconds) |
54 – 37 | wintering ☓
(4.5 seconds) |
72 |
