Episode 1739
From Countdown
Episode 1739 was broadcast on 30 January 1996, as part of Series 31.
Madeleine Evans played Ralph Huckin, with Ralph Huckin winning 47 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Madeleine Evans | Score | Ralph Huckin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RYJQAIOWA | AJAR | 4 – 4 | AWAY | AIRWAY | 6 |
| 2 | CNXSEIHEP | SPEECH | 4 – 11 | PINCHES | SIXPENCE* | 14 |
| 3 | CRFRAEOTK | CROFTER | 11 – 18 | TRACKER | CRAFTER*, CREATOR, CROAKER*, REACTOR, REFRACT | 21 |
| 4 | 75 10 9 2 6 9 → 404 | 404
((75 + 6) x (10 / 2)) - (9 / 9) |
21 – 18 | — |
|
31 |
| 5 | TLTSAORNO | TOTALS | 27 – 24 | SALOON | NOTATORS*, ORTOLANS | 39 |
| 6 | LSWTAIELT | WATTLE | 27 – 31 | TALLEST | SITTELLA* | 47 |
| 7 | DVRGIEBYI | BRIDGE | 33 – 37 | BRIDGE | BIRDIE, BRIDIE* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 8 4 3 8 5 → 484 | 483 ☓ | 33 – 37 | — |
CV: 484 = ((75 - (3 x 5)) x 8) + 4 |
63 |
| 9 | GIANTPLUS | 33 – 47 | PULSATING
(8 seconds) |
73 |