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Episode 1669

From Countdown

Episode 1669 was broadcast on 25 July 1995, as part of Series 30.

Andrew Bull played Jim McIntyre, with Andrew Bull winning 69 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Andrew Bull Score Jim McIntyre Others Max.
1 YRTGUEKLI ? ? – ? ? LITURGY 7
2 RMCAIJLEN ? ? – ? ? CARLINE, CARMINE, CLAIMER, MANLIER, MARLINE, MELANIC, MINERAL, MIRACLE, RAILMEN, RECLAIM 14
3 DATEMEDIS ? ? – ? ? DEMISTED, MEDIATED, MEDIATES, MISDATED, SIDEMEAT, STEADIED 22
4 10 5 8 7 9 75 → 440 ? ? – ? ?

Best: 440 = 75 × 5 + 8 × 7 + 9

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5 TPLAOAWER ? ? – ? ? PROLATE 39
6 IDVSBGOHI ? ? – ? ? DHOBIS 45
7 DSFEIAGNL ? ? – ? ? DEALINGS, FINAGLED, FINAGLES, GADFLIES 53
8 8 1 9 10 75 50 → 723 ? 59 – 27 ?

Best: 723 = 75 × 9 + 50 − 10 + 8

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9 bgiillnow* BILLOWING
(? seconds)
69 – 27 73