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Episode 1885
From Countdown
Episode 1885 was broadcast on 20 November 1996, and was the first semi-final of Group E in the Supreme Championship.
David Trace played Richard Campbell, with David Trace winning 46 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Trace | Score | Richard Campbell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTIUDHEAF | AUDITED | 7 – 0 | FATED | 7 | |
| 2 | PERTIEBCA | REBATE | 13 – 6 | CARPET | PARETIC*, PEATIER*, PICRATE*, RECEIPT | 14 |
| 3 | DSTOELVEA | DELVES | 19 – 6 | ovates ☓ | DESOLATE, SOLVATED | 22 |
| 4 | 1 10 4 9 5 8 → 431 | 430 | 19 – 16 | 431
(5 × 8 + 4) × 10 − 9 |
|
32 |
| 5 | LTRUIESAC | ARTICLES | 27 – 24 | CURTAILS | AURICLES*, CURLIEST, RECITALS, RETICULA*, SURICATE*, UTRICLES* | 40 |
| 6 | LBEAGYEMJ | BEAGLE | 33 – 30 | BEAGLE | GAMBLE, GAMELY, GLEAMY*, MABELE* | 46 |
| 7 | SMNXAELOV | LOAVES | 39 – 36 | MELONS | ANOLES*, LEMANS*, LEMONS, MALEOS*, MAVENS*, NAVELS*, NOSEMA*, NOVELS*, SALMON, SLOVEN*, SNAVEL*, SNAVLE*, SOLEMN*, VOXELS* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 8 4 2 1 3 → 991 | 994
8 × (4 + 1) × 25 − 2 × 3 |
46 – 36 | 995 |
CV: 991 = (8 × 25 − 1) × (3 + 2) − 4 |
62 |
| 9 | SUCKWATER | wurstcake ☓
(27 seconds) |
46 – 36 | AWESTRUCK | 72 |
