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Episode 1386
From Countdown
Episode 1386 was broadcast on 25 March 1993, and was the first quarter-final of Series 25.
Ralph Mayer played Don Reid, with Don Reid winning 58 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ralph Mayer | Score | Don Reid | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPBJEOALY | ABODE | 0 – 6 | DEPLOY | ALBEDO*, DOABLE*, JALOPY, JOYPAD*, PEDALO*, PLAYED | 6 |
| 2 | SKEACQODE | SOCKED | 6 – 12 | SACKED | DECOKES | 13 |
| 3 | RTSIAXLTI | STAIR | 6 – 18 | TRAILS | TRIALIST | 21 |
| 4 | 25 4 8 5 3 1 → 211 | 211
8 × 25 + 4 × 3 − 1 |
16 – 28 | 211
8 × 25 + 4 × 3 − 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | MEGASOWRS | WAGERS | 22 – 34 | SWEARS | GOSSAMER* | 39 |
| 6 | TRGEAWSRP | WAGERS | 22 – 41 | GARRETS | GARTERS, GAWPERS*, GRASPER*, GRATERS*, PARGETS*, PRATERS*, REWRAPS*, SPARGER*, WARPERS* | 46 |
| 7 | RESHUADPB | BRUSHED | 29 – 48 | BRUSHED | DAUBERS*, PHRASED, SHARPED* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 9 10 7 1 4 → 838 | 838
(10 + 7) × 50 − (9 + 4 − 1) |
39 – 58 | 838
(10 + 7) × 50 − (9 + 4 − 1) |
|
63 |
| 9 | MINILUNGS | UNSMILING
(26.5 seconds) |
49 – 58 | 73 |
