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Episode 1354
From Countdown
Episode 1354 was broadcast on 9 February 1993, as part of Series 25.
James Sinclair played Chris Brunt, with James Sinclair winning 41 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | James Sinclair | Score | Chris Brunt | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RLOSFESAC | falser ☓ | 0 – 6 | SCALES | ALFRESCO, ESCOLARS*, LACROSSE | 8 |
| 2 | GNRIUWDSO | DROWSING | 8 – 6 | GROUNDS | WORDINGS* | 16 |
| 3 | QPIBNEETA | BEATEN | 14 – 6 | PAINT | BEANIE*, PINETA* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 6 7 5 2 6 → 297 | 296 | 14 – 16 | 297
(7 + 5) × 25 − 6 ÷ 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | DWHIAOLTN | TWAIN | 19 – 16 | latin ☓ | DALTON*, DOLINA*, TALION, WITHAL* | 38 |
| 6 | LHETCASNE | LATCHES | 26 – 23 | CHALETS | CHELATES*, CLEANEST | 46 |
| 7 | YRVOIRFAO | FAVOR | 31 – 28 | OVARY | ARROYO*, FRIARY* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 9 5 10 8 1 → 429 | — | 31 – 35 | 431
(5 + 1) × 75 − (10 + 9) |
CV: 429 = (75 + 9) × 5 + 8 + 1 |
62 |
| 9 | MAINWHEEL | MEANWHILE
(3.5 seconds) |
41 – 35 | 72 |
