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Episode 96
From Countdown
Episode 96 was broadcast on 13 October 1983, as part of Series 3.
Eric Shaw played Allan Simmons, with Allan Simmons winning 45 - 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Rushton, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Eric Shaw | Score | Allan Simmons | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOBCICETX | ? | 0 – 6 | EXOTIC | CITOLE*, ICEBOX* | 6 |
| 2 | WATIUVDEI | ? | 0 – 12 | WAITED | AUDITIVE* | 14 |
| 3 | SEUGFAGOR | ROGUES | 0 – 19 | FORAGES | GAUGERS*, GOUGERS* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 75 8 5 5 7 → 755 | ?
? |
7 – 26 | ?
? |
Best: 755 = (100 - 5) x 8 - 5 |
31 |
| 5 | ZEITGAEHS | EIGHTS | 13 – 32 | EIGHTS | HAZIEST | 38 |
| 6 | KLIMONESP | SPOKEN | 19 – 38 | LEMONS | MOLESKIN* | 46 |
| 7 | SRSBIEDNQ | BRIDES | 19 – 45 | BINDERS | REBINDS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 1 10 8 6 7 → 893 | ? | 19 – 45 | ? |
Best: 893 = (10 - 6) x (8 + 1) x 25 - 7 |
63 |
| 9 | ORRTNEIIC | irrection ☓
(15.5 seconds) |
19 – 45 | CRITERION | 73 |
