Episode 1712
From Countdown
Episode 1712 was broadcast on 22 September 1995, and was a quarter final of Series 30.
Andrew Bull played Verity Joubert, with Verity Joubert winning 52 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Bull | Score | Verity Joubert | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OHRDZELAS | ORDEALS | 7 – 7 | RELOADS | HERALDS*, HOLDERS*, LOADERS*, SHOALED* | 7 |
| 2 | WTCUAGOST | OUTCAST | 14 – 7 | GOATS | OUTACTS*, TAUTOGS | 14 |
| 3 | RBNSMEOEP | PROBES | 20 – 13 | SOMBRE | ENROBES, OPENERS*, REOPENS* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 9 5 9 4 → 804 | 808 ☓ | 20 – 20 | 800 |
Best: 804 = (75 + 5 + 9) × 9 + 3 |
31 |
| 5 | NVSLIEIGA | LEAVINGS | 28 – 20 | SLAVING | 39 | |
| 6 | FYFPLOENO | FOOL | 28 – 25 | PEONY | FELONY, OPENLY | 45 |
| 7 | RRDMOAKIE | MARRIED | 35 – 32 | MARRIED | AIRDROME* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 3 2 4 9 7 → 844 | 844 | 45 – 42 | 844 |
Best: 844 = 100 × 9 - 4 × 2 × 7 |
63 |
| 9 | PETERPAND | 45 – 52 | ENTRAPPED
(28 seconds) |
73 |
