Episode 1883
From Countdown
Episode 1883 was broadcast on 18 November 1996, as the third quarter-final of Group E in the Supreme Championship.
Darryl Francis played Mike Percik, with Darryl Francis winning 60 - 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Darryl Francis | Score | Mike Percik | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDRAIUSPI | DRAINS | 6 – 0 | airspin ☓ | ASPIRIN, DIAPIRS*, DURIANS*, INDUSIA* | 7 |
| 2 | VSECOTENA | ACETONE | 13 – 0 | vocates ☓ | CENTAVOS, NOTECASE* | 15 |
| 3 | RLDOEAXVN | OVERLAND | 21 – 0 | VENDOR | RONDAVEL | 23 |
| 4 | 100 9 1 6 2 5 → 764 | 763
((5 + 2) x 100) + ((6 + 1) x 9) |
28 – 7 | 763
((6 + 1) x 100) + ((5 + 2) x 9) |
CV: 764 = ((100 + 9) x (2 + 5)) + 1 |
33 |
| 5 | GEBSETOCE | BEGETS | 34 – 13 | BEGETS | 39 | |
| 6 | HLDUAEGTR | LAUGHTER | 42 – 21 | DAUGHTER | 47 | |
| 7 | MTOQASBER | BROMATES | 50 – 21 | MOBSTER | 55 | |
| 8 | 50 4 9 3 3 5 → 941 | 941
(((5 x 3) + 4) x 50) - 9 |
60 – 31 | 941
(((5 x 4) - (3 / 3)) x 50) - 9 |
|
65 |
| 9 | ALIENPUNS | 60 – 31 | PENINSULA | 75 |
