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Episode 1840
From Countdown
Episode 1840 was broadcast on 18 September 1996, as part of Series 32.
Lou Brundell played Dennis Fearon, with Dennis Fearon winning 59 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lou Brundell | Score | Dennis Fearon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDROEACZY | CRAZED | 6 – 6 | CORNED | CRAYONED | 8 |
| 2 | RIOTUGCRA | CARROT | 12 – 12 | COUGAR | CURATOR | 15 |
| 3 | SEAWNIPMS | waspies ☓ | 12 – 18 | SPINES | IMPASSE, INSEAMS*, PANSIES, SAMISEN* | 22 |
| 4 | 7 5 5 10 9 1 → 181 | 180 | 12 – 28 | 181
(7 + 5) × (10 + 5) + 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TAEILCRLA | ARTICLE | 19 – 35 | TALLIER | ARILLATE, TIARELLA* | 40 |
| 6 | ETBAFENDR | FENDER | 19 – 42 | REBATED | BANTERED | 48 |
| 7 | DERABITSQ | BRAISED | 26 – 49 | BRAISED | TRIBADES | 56 |
| 8 | 75 3 5 1 10 4 → 311 | 311
75 × 4 + 10 + 1 |
36 – 59 | 311
(75 + 3) × 4 − 1 |
|
66 |
| 9 | QUEENFRYC | FREQUENCY
(3 seconds) |
46 – 59 | 76 |
