Episode 1797
From Countdown
Episode 1797 was broadcast on 19 July 1996, as part of Series 32.
Michael Hirst played Alan Lewis, with Michael Hirst winning 49 - 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Hirst | Score | Alan Lewis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWGEIEBTU | BEIGE | 5 – 5 | TUBER | BURGEE | 6 |
| 2 | TKIDAWEDR | WAITED | 11 – 5 | TRIKE | DARKIE*, DARTED*, KIDDER*, RAIDED*, TIRADE*, TRADED*, TRIKED*, WAITER, WARDED | 12 |
| 3 | LOIFBTNEM | MITE | 11 – 11 | OILMEN | LOBEFIN* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 8 8 9 7 6 → 770 | 770
(9 - 7 + 75) x (8 - 6 + 8) |
21 – 11 | 768 |
|
29 |
| 5 | LSOGECUYQ | CLOSE | 26 – 11 | slough ☓ | GLUCOSE | 36 |
| 6 | NOISETGTA | TESTING | 33 – 11 | tangiest ☓7 | GESTATION | 54 |
| 7 | RNLAEXNAE | LEANER | 39 – 17 | LEANER | ANNEALER | 62 |
| 8 | 100 8 8 9 7 6 → 555 | 553 | 39 – 24 | 554
((100 - 8) x 6) + 9 - 7 |
CV: 555 = ((100 - 9) x 6) + 8 + 8 - 7 |
72 |
| 9 | GIANTDENT | ATTENDING
(1.5 seconds) |
49 – 24 | 82 |
