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Episode 1974
From Countdown
Episode 1974 was broadcast on 1 April 1997, as part of Series 35.
Mike Sinclair played Eve Whalen, with Eve Whalen winning 40 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mike Sinclair | Score | Eve Whalen | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TARFOSEAM | STRAFE | 6 – 6 | FOSTER | FERMATAS*, FOREMAST, FORMATES* | 8 |
| 2 | ZMWAIOYQE | MAIZE | 11 – 11 | MAIZE | MIAOW*, ZOWIE* | 13 |
| 3 | UYSWOBEDO | BUOYED | 17 – 11 | BODES | WOODSY | 19 |
| 4 | 25 1 4 3 6 2 → 939 | — | 17 – 11 | 949 ☓ |
CV: 939 = ((25 + 1) x 6 x (4 + 2)) + 3 |
29 |
| 5 | RCRREAIDT | TARDIER | 24 – 18 | CARRIED | CARRIER*, ERRATIC*, TARRIED*, TARRIER* | 36 |
| 6 | JESGICGUI | JUICES | 30 – 18 | GUISE | CIGGIES | 43 |
| 7 | LEGAHLHNE | ANGEL | 35 – 23 | ANGLE | ALLEGE | 49 |
| 8 | 75 4 1 1 7 9 → 715 | 715 ☓ | 35 – 30 | 716
((75 - 4) x (9 + 1)) + 7 - 1 |
CV: 715 = (9 x 75) + ((4 + 1) x (7 + 1)) |
59 |
| 9 | RUNPADDIE | 35 – 40 | UNDERPAID
(5 seconds) |
69 |
