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Episode 1946
From Countdown
Episode 1946 was broadcast on 20 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Steve Coberman played Martin Thomas, with Steve Coberman winning 56 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Coberman | Score | Martin Thomas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OINTCDAER | CREATION | 8 – 8 | REACTION | REDACTION | 18 |
| 2 | LSFAULAGI | FLAGS | 13 – 13 | FAILS | LUGSAIL* | 25 |
| 3 | TXEOEGPRH | EXPORT | 19 – 19 | EXPORT | PROTEGE | 32 |
| 4 | 50 1 3 8 5 7 → 773 | 766 | 19 – 26 | 770
(8 + 7) × (50 + 1) + 5 |
CV: 773 = (8 + 7) × (50 + 1) + 5 + 3 |
42 |
| 5 | LNSUELLVA | NAVELS | 25 – 32 | VALUES | AVULSE*, NAEVUS*, NULLAS*, SNAVEL*, SNAVLE*, SULLEN, UNSEAL* | 48 |
| 6 | MQIAOSSFE | FOAMS | 30 – 32 | mossie ☓ | FOSSAE*, MASSIF*, MESIAS* | 54 |
| 7 | VNCIAISEM | MINCES | 36 – 38 | AMINES | AMNESIC, CINEMAS, MENISCI* | 61 |
| 8 | 50 3 4 1 7 3 → 603 | 603
4 × 3 × 50 + 3 |
46 – 48 | 603
4 × 3 × 50 + 3 |
|
71 |
| 9 | NEVSDIGIT | DIVESTING
(4.25 seconds) |
56 – 48 | 81 |
