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Episode 1809
From Countdown
Episode 1809 was broadcast on 6 August 1996, as part of Series 32.
Craig Douglas played Steve Kay, with Craig Douglas winning 62 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Craig Douglas | Score | Steve Kay | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZEVIDABNT | DEVIANT | 7 – 0 | ABIDE | 7 | |
| 2 | OESRGLISV | GROVELS | 14 – 7 | GLORIES | VIGORLESS | 25 |
| 3 | KATICTOXL | 5 | 14 – 13 | OXTAIL | COITAL* | 31 |
| 4 | 25 6 3 4 5 10 → 866 | 861
(((3 x 10) + 4) x 25) + 6 + 5 |
21 – 13 | — |
CV: 866 = ((((25 + 5) x 3) - 4) x 10) + 6 |
41 |
| 5 | HEOISFGTD | SIGHTED | 28 – 20 | HOISTED | DOGFISH*, FIDGETS, FOISTED*, GHOSTED*, SHIFTED* | 48 |
| 6 | MURODEYDN | MOURNED | 35 – 27 | MOURNED | MOUNDED*, REDOUND*, ROUNDED | 55 |
| 7 | IOSBSYERF | BOSSIER | 42 – 34 | BOSSIER | 62 | |
| 8 | 100 2 5 9 1 8 → 877 | 877
((100 - 2) x 9) - 5 |
52 – 44 | 877
(9 x 100) - (((1 + 8) x 2) + 5) |
|
72 |
| 9 | RUDEBLEND | BLUNDERED
(1 second) |
62 – 44 | 82 |
