Episode 1856
From Countdown
Episode 1856 was broadcast on 10 October 1996, as the second quarter-final of Group A in the Supreme Championship.
Dick Green played Fiona Davies, with Dick Green winning 56 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dick Green | Score | Fiona Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VTEAMULAF | VALUATE | 7 – 0 | AFLAME | 7 | |
| 2 | DNPUEIKTN | PUNNET | 13 – 6 | UNKIND | DUNITE*, INDENT*, INTEND*, NUDNIK*, PINKED*, PINNED*, PUNDIT, PUNNED*, PUNTED*, TENPIN*, TINNED*, TUNNED*, UNDINE*, UNIPED*, UNITED*, UNKEPT*, UNKNIT*, UNTIED* | 13 |
| 3 | DPEOHSEGO | HEDGES | 19 – 12 | DEPOSE | SHEEPDOG | 21 |
| 4 | 5 7 3 8 8 9 → 782 | 780 | 19 – 19 | 783
(((5 - 3 + 8) x 8) + 7) x 9 |
CV: 782 = (9 + 8) x ((5 x 7) + 8 + 3) |
31 |
| 5 | YEWSGOEFN | FOGEYS | 25 – 19 | GOWNS | 37 | |
| 6 | CXOALURNO | CORONA | 31 – 25 | UNCOOL | CORNUAL*, CORONAL* | 44 |
| 7 | LRZLUEIJY | JELLY | 36 – 25 | YELL | ILLER*, RILLE* | 49 |
| 8 | 100 7 10 3 6 6 → 721 | 721
(100 + 3) x 7 |
46 – 35 | 721
(100 + 3) x 7 |
|
59 |
| 9 | TENNERTIP | PERTINENT
(1.5 seconds) |
56 – 35 | 69 |
