Episode 1952
From Countdown
Episode 1952 was broadcast on 28 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Frank Smith played Andrew Newens, with Andrew Newens winning 44 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheila Ferguson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frank Smith | Score | Andrew Newens | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUMVCEAND | SAVED | 0 – 6 | AMENDS | UNCASED, UNSAVED* | 7 |
| 2 | LXPNEAEIT | explained ☓ | 0 – 13 | EXPLAIN | PETALINE, PIXELATE* | 15 |
| 3 | RSRCEOIGO | GORSIER | 7 – 20 | GROCERS | CORRIES, CROSIER*, GOOSIER*, GRICERS* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 25 7 2 10 3 → 909 | 915 | 7 – 27 | 910
(10 + 2) × (50 + 25) + 7 + 3 |
CV: 909 = (10 + 7) × (50 + 2) + 25 |
32 |
| 5 | RRNAEATYE | NARRATE | 14 – 27 | ARTERY | TERNARY, TERRANE*, YEARNER* | 39 |
| 6 | AECSSENFI | CEASES | 14 – 34 | FANCIES | FASCINES*, FIANCEES | 47 |
| 7 | WRHGUIELM | UGLIER | 20 – 34 | GRIME | GLUIER, HELIUM*, HUMERI*, REGULI* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 50 4 2 1 5 → 881 | 850 | 20 – 34 | 894 |
CV: 881 = ((50 − 2) × 5 − 1) × 4 − 75 |
63 |
| 9 | CIGARREEN | 20 – 44 | CAREERING
(8.75 seconds) |
73 |
