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Episode 1605

From Countdown

Episode 1605 was broadcast on 25 January 1995, as part of Series 29.

John Wheeldon played David Aldridge, with David Aldridge winning 62 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection John Wheeldon Score David Aldridge Others Max.
1 RZDLAEITA TRAILED 7 – 7 TRAILED LAZARET, RADIATE, TRIALED* 7
2 LDNEOPTLE POLLED 13 – 13 POLLED PENTODE* 14
3 TXMDOEOIS OXIDES 19 – 19 MOOTED DOOMIEST*, MOODIEST, SODOMITE 22
4 50 6 5 7 5 1 → 592 593 19 – 29 592
(5 + 6) × 50 + (1 + 5) × 7


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5 DUBOGHANO ABOUND 25 – 35 ABOUND BANDOG*, GOONDA*, UNHOOD* 38
6 AEIOCSLFR FROLICS 32 – 42 FROLICS ALFRESCO, CALORIES, CARIOLES*, FOCALISE, FORESAIL* 46
7 CSNEAJWTE STANCE 38 – 42 SWEAT CETANES, TENACES 53
8 25 100 8 9 10 1 → 890 890
9 × 100 − 10
48 – 52 890
9 × 100 − 10


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9 REGALHIND 48 – 62 HERALDING
(3 seconds)
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