Episode 1973
From Countdown
Episode 1973 was broadcast on 31 March 1997, as part of Series 35.
Mike Sinclair played Grianne Ryan, with Mike Sinclair winning 41 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mike Sinclair | Score | Grianne Ryan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEAXEHNDI | EXHALED | 7 – 7 | EXHALED | HEADLINE | 8 |
| 2 | TCEIERNMU | REUNITE | 14 – 7 | CEMENT | ENURETIC, MUTINEER* | 16 |
| 3 | GLIREOVAN | ANGLER | 20 – 7 | revolving ☓ | GERANIOL*, OVERLAIN, REGIONAL | 24 |
| 4 | 50 1 3 4 6 3 → 785 | — | 20 – 14 | 782
(1 + 3) × 4 × 50 − 3 × 6 |
CV: 785 = (3 × 50 + 4 + 3) × (6 − 1) |
34 |
| 5 | FNPEOELVT | ELOPE | 25 – 19 | FELON | ENVELOP | 41 |
| 6 | STAREDAHI | HARDIEST | 33 – 27 | HARDIEST | STAIRHEAD | 59 |
| 7 | TSNEAIBGE | BEATINGS | 41 – 27 | BESTING | BEIGNETS*, BETAINES* | 67 |
| 8 | 50 7 5 8 9 4 → 775 | 780 | 41 – 34 | 772
(9 + 7) × 50 − (5 × 4 + 8) |
CV: 775 = (8 + 7) × 50 + (9 − 4) × 5 |
77 |
| 9 | EINFERRET | 41 – 34 | INTERFERE | 87 |
