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Episode 1901
From Countdown
Episode 1901 was broadcast on 12 December 1996, and was the first quarter-final in the final stages of the Supreme Championship.
John Clarke played Chris Rogers, with John Clarke winning 56 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Chris Rogers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CQTOEUSMI | MISQUOTE | 8 – 8 | MISQUOTE | 8 | |
| 2 | WLSEONEFA | FELONS | 14 – 14 | FELONS | LOANEES*, ONESELF | 15 |
| 3 | WFLIEOGDM | FLOWED | 20 – 20 | FILMED | FOILED, GLOWED*, GOLFED*, MILDEW, MOILED, WOLFED* | 21 |
| 4 | 8 10 2 3 4 6 → 877 | 876
(6 + 3 + 2) × 8 × 10 − 4 |
27 – 27 | 876
(6 + 3 + 2) × 8 × 10 − 4 |
CV: 877 = (8 × 2 + 6) × 10 × 4 − 3 |
31 |
| 5 | HZRJEAPTO | HEART | 32 – 27 | pather ☓ | PATZER, POTHER*, PROTEA*, TEPHRA*, THORPE*, ZEROTH | 37 |
| 6 | PDREOILBS | SPOILED | 39 – 34 | BOILERS | BOLIDES*, BORIDES*, BRIDLES*, BROILED, DESPOIL*, DIPOLES*, DISROBE*, LIBEROS*, PERIODS, POLDERS*, SOLDIER*, SOLIDER*, SPOILER* | 44 |
| 7 | VTSECANUA | VACATES | 46 – 41 | VACATES | EVACUANTS* | 62 |
| 8 | 25 6 8 4 10 1 → 840 | — | 46 – 41 | — |
CV: 840 = (8 + 4) × (6 + 1) × 10 |
72 |
| 9 | LEFTDANTE | FLATTENED
(17.25 seconds) |
56 – 41 | 82 |
