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Episode 1339
From Countdown
Episode 1339 was broadcast on 19 January 1993, as part of Series 25.
Mike Drew played Margaret McHugh, with Margaret McHugh winning 62 - 52, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Mike Drew | Score | Margaret McHugh | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DLREASIDX | RIDDLES | 7 – 7 | RIDDLES | DERAILS, LADDERS, LADDIES*, REDIALS*, RADDLES*, SADDLER* | 7 |
2 | FMPAIETLB | TABLE | 12 – 12 | METAL | TIMBALE* | 14 |
3 | TVIEOMCWT | comice ☓ | 12 – 18 | MOTIVE | TOTEMIC, VICOMTE* | 21 |
4 | 100 1 10 5 2 2 → 707 | 707
((5 + 2) x 100) + (10 - (2 + 1)) |
22 – 28 | 707
(100 + 1) x (5 + 2) |
|
31 |
5 | NDHAOSJAR | HOARDS | 28 – 28 | HANDS | HADRONS | 38 |
6 | QTWEAOCDY | COATED | 34 – 34 | COATED | 44 | |
7 | SNGEOIPST | POSTINGS | 42 – 42 | POSTINGS | SPONGIEST | 62 |
8 | 75 1 8 10 9 3 → 959 | 959 ☓ | 42 – 52 | 959
((10 + 3) x 75) - ((8 + 9) - 1) |
|
72 |
9 | MONOSIGHT | SMOOTHING
(21 seconds) |
52 – 52 | 82 | ||
TB | PILLAGONG | 52 – 62 | GALLOPING
(2 seconds) |
82 |