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Episode 1883

From Countdown

Episode 1883 was broadcast on 18 November 1996, and was the third quarter-final of Group E in the Supreme Championship.

Darryl Francis played Mike Percik, with Darryl Francis winning 60 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Darryl Francis Score Mike Percik Others Max.
1 NDRAIUSPI DRAINS 6 – 0 airspin ☓ ASPIRIN, DIAPIRS*, DURIANS*, INDUSIA* 7
2 VSECOTENA ACETONE 13 – 0 vocates ☓ CENTAVOS, NOTECASE* 15
3 RLDOEAXVN OVERLAND 21 – 0 VENDOR RONDAVEL 23
4 100 9 1 6 2 5 → 764 763
(5 + 2) × 100 + (6 + 1) × 9
28 – 7 763
(6 + 1) × 100 + (5 + 2) × 9

CV: 764 = (100 + 9) × (2 + 5) + 1

33
5 GEBSETOCE BEGETS 34 – 13 BEGETS 39
6 HLDUAEGTR LAUGHTER 42 – 21 DAUGHTER 47
7 MTOQASBER BROMATES 50 – 21 MOBSTER 55
8 50 4 9 3 3 5 → 941 941
(5 × 3 + 4) × 50 − 9
60 – 31 941
(5 × 4 − 3 ÷ 3) × 50 − 9


65
9 ALIENPUNS 60 – 31 PENINSULA 75


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