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Episode 1352

From Countdown

Episode 1352 was broadcast on 5 February 1993, as part of Series 25.

James Sinclair played Sheila Philp, with James Sinclair winning 52 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection James Sinclair Score Sheila Philp Others Max.
1 DSETMASOG MATES 0 – 7 DOTAGES DOSAGES* 7
2 SLCWEAEDG CLAWED 6 – 13 LEASED DESCALE 14
3 HLISVOETR HOISTER 13 – 20 VIOLETS HOSTILER* 22
4 25 8 10 7 5 3 → 393 393
(7 + 5 + 3) × 25 + 10 + 8
23 – 30 393
(7 − 5) × 8 × 25 − (10 − 3)


32
5 PQNBUEATW BANQUET 30 – 30 PATE 39
6 YDESPIENS DESPISE 37 – 30 SPENDS DISPENSE 47
7 KBRTOEIZF BRIEF 42 – 35 FROZE BEFIT*, BIKER*, BITER*, BROKE, FETOR*, FIBER*, FIBRE*, FIBRO*, FORTE*, FRITZ*, ORBIT*, REFIT*, TRIBE*, TRIKE* 52
8 100 8 9 10 1 3 → 642 647 42 – 42 640
(100 − (3 − 1) × 10) × 8

CV: 642 = (100 + 8 − 1) × (9 − 3)

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9 FIGFRIEND DIFFERING
(2.5 seconds)
52 – 42 72