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Episode 1718
From Countdown
Episode 1718 was broadcast on 1 January 1996, as part of Series 31.
Janet Wilding played Glyn Wigley, with Glyn Wigley winning 60 - 56. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Janet Wilding | Score | Glyn Wigley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SQOATGUCI | QUOTAS | 6 – 0 | SQUAT | AGOUTIS, ACQUITS* | 7 |
| 2 | DLGRAEINS | DEALINGS | 14 – 8 | READINGS | DRAGLINES | 25 |
| 3 | RATNOWZAB | BARON | 19 – 13 | ABORT | ABRAZO* | 31 |
| 4 | 100 3 7 8 10 8 → 831 | 831
(8*100)+(3*10)+8-7 |
29 – 23 | 831
(8*100)+(3*10)+8-7 |
|
41 |
| 5 | DTYFIEASR | RAISED | 35 – 29 | FADERS | ASTRIDE, FAIREST, DISRATE*, TIRADES*, DEFRAYS*, DIETARY*, SATYRID*, STRAFED*, STRAYED* | 48 |
| 6 | SDOELHORG | LODGERS | 42 – 36 | HOLDERS | DOGSHORE* | 56 |
| 7 | RVSLAEUPE | VALUERS | 49 – 43 | REPEALS | PLEASURE, SERPULAE, REVALUES* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 6 8 10 9 5 → 726 | 724
((8+6)*50)+9+5+10 |
56 – 50 | 724
((9+5)*50)+6+8+10 |
CV: 726 = ((10+5)*50)-((9-6)*8) |
74 |
| 9 | ICINGDOLL | 56 – 60 | COLLIDING
(3 seconds) |
84 |
