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Episode 1349
From Countdown
Episode 1349 was broadcast on 2 February 1993, as part of Series 25.
James Sinclair played Jean Fricker, with James Sinclair winning 45 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
NOTE: On the conundrum, Fricker said 'Ah' and pressed the buzzer exactly on 30 seconds, but the buzzer did not light up. Richard gave her a chance as it was not a crucial conundrum.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | James Sinclair | Score | Jean Fricker | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | XORPEIDAU | DIAPER | 6 – 0 | rapier ☓ | EXORDIA* | 7 |
2 | JVYIEHWGA | HEAVY | 11 – 5 | HEAVY | AWEIGH | 13 |
3 | TFOSYPUSE | SPOUTS | 17 – 11 | SPOUTS | FUSSPOT, STUPEFY* | 20 |
4 | 75 4 5 4 7 6 → 184 | 178
(7 − 5) × 75 + 6 × 4 + 4 |
22 – 11 | — |
CV: 184 = 6 × 5 × 4 + 75 − (7 + 4) |
30 |
5 | GDTAODEPN | PANTED | 22 – 18 | DONATED | ADOPTED, TANGOED* | 37 |
6 | RTAFEHTAL | RATTLE | 28 – 24 | LATHER | FLATTER | 44 |
7 | VSRIENIAB | RAVINES | 35 – 24 | RAISIN | BINARIES | 52 |
8 | 50 7 10 1 3 9 → 168 | 168
50 × 3 + 10 + 9 − 1 |
45 – 34 | 168
50 × 3 + 10 + 9 − 1 |
|
62 |
9 | BEARSLIME | 45 – 44 | MISERABLE
(30 seconds) |
72 |