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Episode 1898
From Countdown
Episode 1898 was broadcast on 9 December 1996, as the first semi-final of Group G in the Supreme Championship.
Tim Morrissey played Kevin Nelson, with Tim Morrissey winning 57 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim Morrissey | Score | Kevin Nelson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FDIETABWP | WAFTED | 6 – 6 | WAITED | BAITED* | 6 |
| 2 | EYUENTSON | SONNET | 12 – 6 | untense ☓ | NEOTENY, NEUSTON*, SYNTONE* | 13 |
| 3 | RIVESUHTR | THRIVES | 19 – 13 | HURRIES | HIRSUTE, RUSHIER*, RUSTIER, STRIVER*, VIRTUES | 20 |
| 4 | 25 8 4 3 2 7 → 766 | 761 | 19 – 20 | 767
(((7 x 4) + 3) x 25) - 8 |
CV: 766 = (((8 x 25) - 7) x 4) - (2 x 3) |
30 |
| 5 | TEAISXNLN | SALIENT | 26 – 20 | STAIN | ELASTIN*, ENTAILS, LINNETS, SALTINE*, SLAINTE*, TANNIES* | 37 |
| 6 | ESLORVEDO | OVERDOSE | 34 – 28 | RESOLVED | OVERDOES*, OVERSOLD | 45 |
| 7 | AECIRGSAK | CIGARS | 40 – 34 | SICKER | AGARICS | 52 |
| 8 | 25 2 10 5 5 10 → 166 | 165
(5 x 25) + (5 x 10) - 10 |
47 – 41 | 165
((5 + 2) x 25) - 10 |
|
59 |
| 9 | EURESILLY |
(2.75 seconds) |
57 – 41 | LEISURELY | 69 |
