Episode 1773
From Countdown
Episode 1773 was broadcast on 18 March 1996, as part of Series 31.
Chris Williams played Allison Roberts, with Chris Williams winning 66 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Williams | Score | Allison Roberts | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLNPIOERS | POINTERS | 8 – 8 | POINTERS | PROTEINS, REPOINTS*, SPLINTER* | 8 |
| 2 | MSCUEAMYD | MEDUSA | 14 – 8 | DAMES | SCAMMED*, SCUMMED* | 15 |
| 3 | NSJCIEAFK | FANCIES | 21 – 15 | FANCIES | FASCINE*, FIANCES, JACKSIE* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 3 8 6 7 9 → 457 | 457
75 × 6 + 7 |
31 – 25 | 457
75 × 6 + 7 |
|
32 |
| 5 | LSDIAEZSV | VALISES | 38 – 25 | lasses ☓ | ADVISES, VIZSLAS* | 39 |
| 6 | CBQAIALFY | CABAL | 43 – 25 | falacy ☓ | FACIAL | 45 |
| 7 | REWUGTAGH | WREATH | 49 – 25 | wagger ☓ | ARGUTE*, GARGET*, GATHER, GAUGER*, TUGGER* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 2 8 6 6 10 → 617 | 618
(6 + 6) × 2 × 25 + 10 + 8 |
56 – 32 | 618
(6 − 2) × 6 × 25 + 10 + 8 |
CV: 617 = ((6 + 2) × 10 − 6) × 8 + 25 |
61 |
| 9 | SAMSBARRE | EMBARRASS
(2.25 seconds) |
66 – 32 | 71 |
