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Episode 1924
From Countdown
Episode 1924 was broadcast on 21 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Tony Killilea played Paul Keightley, with Tony Killilea winning 59 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Killilea | Score | Paul Keightley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HLRDIAEET | DEATHLIER | 18 – 0 | TRAILED | 18 | |
| 2 | SDAGBEYNI | BEADINGS | 26 – 8 | DEBASING | 26 | |
| 3 | RSRTAEUOS | arousers ☓ | 26 – 8 | rousters ☓ | ASSERTOR*, ROASTERS*, TROUSERS | 34 |
| 4 | 9 4 5 8 6 2 → 740 | 740
(9 × 8 + 2) × (6 + 4) |
36 – 18 | 740
(9 × 8 + 6 − 4) × 5 × 2 |
|
44 |
| 5 | XRGEOPAWH | GRAPH | 36 – 24 | GAWPER | GHERAO, GOPHER*, HOAXER* | 50 |
| 6 | LTZDEAEOP | PLEATED | 43 – 31 | TADPOLE | ADOPTEE*, PLOTZED*, TEAZLED* | 57 |
| 7 | GCVAELIEI | CLEAVE | 49 – 37 | CLEAVE | ELEGIAC | 64 |
| 8 | 25 1 9 2 2 6 → 640 | — | 49 – 47 | 640
(25 × 6 + 9 + 1) × 2 × 2 |
|
74 |
| 9 | BANTURTLE | TURNTABLE
(6.5 seconds) |
59 – 47 | turbulent ☓
(1.5 seconds) |
84 |
