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Episode 1730
From Countdown
Episode 1730 was broadcast on 17 January 1996, as part of Series 31.
David Benson played Bill Williamson, with David Benson winning 56 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Benson | Score | Bill Williamson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKEUTLPIZ | TILES | 5 – 0 | plukes ☓ | KLUTZES, STIPULE | 7 |
| 2 | DRAEQAUTM | MATURED | 12 – 0 | MARQUE | QUADRATE | 15 |
| 3 | TRIESPTIL | SPRITE | 18 – 6 | SPRITE | SPITTLIER | 33 |
| 4 | 75 25 50 3 2 8 → 800 | 800
(75 + 25) × 8 |
28 – 16 | 800
(75 + 25) × 8 |
|
43 |
| 5 | SOCEINSEG | SEEING | 34 – 16 | sensing ☓ | SENECIOS | 51 |
| 6 | HWAOCTEOR | WATCHER | 41 – 16 | WREATH | CHEROOT, OOTHECA*, WOTCHER* | 58 |
| 7 | UEMVAYSIN | MAUVE | 46 – 21 | MAUVE | AMINES*, ANIMUS*, INSEAM*, MAUVES, MAVENS, NAEVUS*, NAVIES*, UNEASY* | 64 |
| 8 | 100 3 5 8 1 4 → 331 | 331
(100 + 8 + 4) × 3 − 5 |
56 – 21 | 335 |
|
74 |
| 9 | MANICLUTE | 56 – 31 | CULMINATE
(3.75 seconds) |
84 |
