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Episode 1963

From Countdown

Episode 1963 was broadcast on 17 March 1997, as part of Series 34.

Andrew Gait played James Martin, with James Martin winning 53 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Suzi Quatro, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Andrew Gait Score James Martin Others Max.
1 RDSEEIRGC DESIRE 0 – 7 DECRIES DECRIERS 8
2 NLATGETAI LETTING 7 – 14 ELATING ALGINATE, TAILGATE 16
3 AELCTJUTS CASTLE 7 – 21 SCUTTLE ACUTEST, CUTLETS, CUTTLES*, SULCATE* 23
4 25 100 50 75 8 10 → 256 256
25 × 10 + 8 − 100 ÷ 50
17 – 31 256
25 × 10 + 8 − 100 ÷ 50


33
5 RTIMSEARE streamier ☓ 17 – 31 streamier ☓ ARTERIES*, EMIRATES*, MERRIEST*, REMASTER*, STEAMIER, STREAMER*, TRIREMES* 41
6 SBMAIEHCP CHIMPS 23 – 37 MISHAP CHAMISE*, IMPEACH 48
7 DYAESROMD ROAMED 29 – 43 DREAMS RADOMES, SOMEDAY* 55
8 25 100 10 2 9 9 → 333 333
(25 + 9) × 10 − (9 − 2)
39 – 53 333
(25 + 9) × 10 − (9 − 2)


65
9 SOURPITCH 39 – 53 COURTSHIP 75