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Episode 1418
From Countdown
Episode 1418 was broadcast on 9 August 1993, as part of Series 26.
Maurice Fine played Alan Harwood, with Alan Harwood winning 69 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Maurice Fine | Score | Alan Harwood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECPOSUMXO | COMPOSE | 7 – 7 | COMPOSE | 7 | |
| 2 | EIGTDENDA | TENDED | 13 – 13 | TENDED | DETAINED | 15 |
| 3 | REGTISEWD | WRITES | 13 – 20 | WIDGETS | DIGESTER, WEIRDEST | 23 |
| 4 | 75 2 8 10 1 6 → 180 | 179 | 13 – 30 | 180
(8 + 1) × 2 × 10 |
|
33 |
| 5 | PFTAIERLM | PIRATE | 13 – 37 | FLAMIER | LEMPIRA*, MALTIER, PALMIER*, PRIMATE, TRAMPLE* | 40 |
| 6 | RSUETSNFA | FASTER | 13 – 44 | FASTENS | TRANSFUSE | 58 |
| 7 | YLHEAOAKT | teaky ☓ | 13 – 49 | HOTEL | KHAYAL*, LOATHE, TAKAHE* | 64 |
| 8 | 100 8 2 7 10 3 → 189 | 189
8 × 10 + 7 + 2 + 100 |
23 – 59 | 189
8 × 10 + 7 + 2 + 100 |
|
74 |
| 9 | IDLEGRAND | derailing ☓
(12 seconds) |
23 – 69 | LADDERING
(20.25 seconds) |
84 |
