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Episode 1821
From Countdown
Episode 1821 was broadcast on 22 August 1996, as part of Series 32.
Mike Llewellin played Marcus Hares, with Marcus Hares winning 69 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Mike Llewellin | Score | Marcus Hares | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VMLTOEABE | BLEAT | 0 – 7 | MOVABLE | MOVEABLE | 8 |
2 | TAHREWCAD | CHARTED | 7 – 14 | CHARTED | CATHEAD, CHARADE*, TRACHEA*, WARHEAD*, WATCHED, WATCHER | 15 |
3 | LHSYNEIAG | healings ☓ | 7 – 22 | LEASHING | SHEALING* | 23 |
4 | 50 3 5 6 7 9 → 903 | 901 | 7 – 32 | 903
(7 + 6 + 5) × 50 + 3 |
|
33 |
5 | RIPORDASZ | PRIOR | 12 – 37 | DROPS | AIRDROPS | 41 |
6 | RFFMIEUTA | TARIFF | 18 – 43 | AFFIRM | EARMUFF*, MURIATE* | 48 |
7 | YESCINSEL | NICELY | 24 – 49 | SLICES | LICENSES, SILENCES | 56 |
8 | 25 6 10 5 8 4 → 370 | 372 | 24 – 59 | 370
(25 + 8 + 4) × 10 |
|
66 |
9 | GUNPICKER | 24 – 69 | PUCKERING
(2.25 seconds) |
76 |