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Episode 1389
From Countdown
Episode 1389 was broadcast on 30 March 1993, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 25.
Noel Turner played Pat Hynes, with Noel Turner winning 65 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Noel Turner | Score | Pat Hynes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DVMEIANST | MEDIANS | 7 – 7 | STAINED | DEVIANTS, MEDIANTS | 8 |
| 2 | WBSEORNAU | OWNERS | 13 – 13 | BROWSE | BORANES, BOURNES*, UNROBES* | 15 |
| 3 | LSEARBETN | RELATES | 20 – 20 | EARNEST | BLEATERS*, ENABLERS*, RENTABLE, RETABLES | 23 |
| 4 | 50 8 4 9 1 7 → 805 | 805
(7 + 1 + 8) × 50 + 9 − 4 |
30 – 30 | 805
(7 + 9) × 50 + 4 + 1 |
|
33 |
| 5 | FLCIOPFET | POLICE | 36 – 36 | POLITE/OFFICE | CITOLE*, COFFLE*, PIFFLE, PIOLET*, POETIC* | 39 |
| 6 | HRDAIAGYJ | HAIRY | 41 – 41 | HAIRY | DAIRY, DIARY, HARDY, HIJRA*, HYDRA*, JIHAD*, RAJAH*, RIDGY* | 44 |
| 7 | CLPUEGIKD | PICKLED | 48 – 48 | PLUCKED | 51 | |
| 8 | 25 8 6 6 9 1 → 797 | 800
(9 − (6 − 1)) × 8 × 25 |
55 – 55 | 800
(9 − (6 − 1)) × 8 × 25 |
CV: 797 = (25 × 6 − (9 + 8)) × 6 − 1 |
61 |
| 9 | BEANREVEL | VENERABLE
(2 seconds) |
65 – 55 | 71 |
