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Episode 1358
From Countdown
Episode 1358 was broadcast on 15 February 1993, as part of Series 25.
Les Pye played Lynne Belgum, with Lynne Belgum winning 46 - 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent. As Les was blind, Richard Whiteley read out his answer for the conundrum.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Les Pye | Score | Lynne Belgum | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARKOSDEYW | WORDS | 0 – 6 | SOAKED | KEYWORDS*, WORKDAYS* | 8 |
| 2 | LITRDOPEM | MODEL | 0 – 12 | PETROL | IMPORTED, IMPLORED*, IMPOLDER* | 16 |
| 3 | IZRESNETO | NOTES | 0 – 18 | TONERS | SEROTINE | 24 |
| 4 | 50 100 3 9 6 10 → 861 | 863
((9*100)-50)+(10+3) |
7 – 25 | 859
(9*100)-(50-6-3) |
CV: 861 = ((100+50)*6)-(3*10)-9 |
34 |
| 5 | HIQEUTSVJ | QUIET | 12 – 30 | QUIET | QUIETS, JUVIES* | 40 |
| 6 | ALTIRYCAA | ALACRITY | 20 – 30 | RACIAL | CLARITY, LACTARIA* | 48 |
| 7 | DULIXTNEH | HUNTED | 26 – 36 | HUNTED | DILUENT | 55 |
| 8 | 75 6 9 4 1 4 → 605 | 605 ☓ | 26 – 46 | 605
(((9-1)*75)+6)-(4/4) |
|
65 |
| 9 | HANDTWIST | WITHSTAND
(2 seconds) |
36 – 46 | 75 |
