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Episode 1851
From Countdown
Episode 1851 was broadcast on 3 October 1996, as part of Championship of Champions VIII.
Darren Shacklady played Satbir Gupta, with Darren Shacklady winning 45 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Darren Shacklady | Score | Satbir Gupta | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PTDAOERVG | READOPT | 7 – 0 | DOTAGE | PORTAGED | 8 |
| 2 | SUEQYBRAL | EQUABLY | 7 – 8 | SQUARELY | BARLEYS, BARQUES | 16 |
| 3 | WTMEAIRDS | WARTIMES | 15 – 8 | WARMEST | READMITS, MARDIEST* | 24 |
| 4 | 2 8 6 5 1 1 → 611 | 600 | 15 – 8 | 600 |
CV: 600 Best: 612 = (8x2+1)x6x(5+1) |
31 |
| 5 | STEIUKWOS | STOKES | 21 – 14 | TISSUE | KETOSIS | 38 |
| 6 | HLGAEITLN | HEALING | 28 – 21 | LIGHTEN | ATHELING | 46 |
| 7 | OFCXSEAOV | FOXES | 28 – 27 | COAXES | 52 | |
| 8 | 3 7 1 10 7 6 → 677 | 680
(6x10+7+1)x(7+3) |
35 – 34 | 680
(6x10+7+1)x(7+3) |
CV: 679 Best: 678 = ((6+3)x10+7)x7-1 |
59 |
| 9 | ELLABRIAN | BALLERINA
(25.25 seconds) |
45 – 34 | 69 |
