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Episode 1868
From Countdown
Episode 1868 was broadcast on 28 October 1996, and was the final of Group B in the Supreme Championship.
Clive Freedman played Andrew Perry, with Andrew Perry winning 71 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was June Whitfield, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clive Freedman | Score | Andrew Perry | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCTMAIEGD | TRAGIC | 0 – 8 | MIGRATED | DECIGRAM, GRIMACED | 8 |
| 2 | LKZAELGAR | LAAGER | 6 – 14 | LAAGER | GLAZER* | 14 |
| 3 | SPOIHNECA | CANOPIES | 14 – 22 | CANOPIES | CAPONISE | 22 |
| 4 | 50 9 8 4 8 7 → 220 | 218 | 14 – 32 | 220
(50 + 9) × 4 − (8 + 8) |
|
32 |
| 5 | NRLOEUDYS | ROUNDELS | 22 – 40 | ROUNDELS | DELUSORY* | 40 |
| 6 | NGHEIEDTN | HEEDING | 29 – 47 | DENTING | DENTINE*, ENGINED*, NEEDING*, NEIGHED*, TENDING, THINNED* | 47 |
| 7 | RPJOETSOE | POOREST | 36 – 54 | POOREST | OPEROSE*, POOTERS* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 25 75 9 4 8 → 523 | 525
(9 − 4) × 100 + 25 |
43 – 61 | 525
(9 − 4) × 100 + 25 |
CV: 523 = (100 + 75 ÷ 25) × (9 − 4) + 8 |
64 |
| 9 | EFULLPINT | 43 – 71 | PLENTIFUL
(2.5 seconds) |
74 |
