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Episode 1430

From Countdown

Episode 1430 was broadcast on 25 August 1993, as part of Series 26.

Claire Abdy played Simon Millard, with Claire Abdy winning 42 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: Abdy wasn't asked for her solution in Round 4; however, it can be assumed it was identical to Millard's.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Claire Abdy Score Simon Millard Others Max.
1 RLHOIEDNU HOUNDER 7 – 0 holed ☓6 UNHOLIER 8
2 SAPECNPOW WEAPONS 14 – 0 PONCES SNOWCAP* 15
3 KSEANGEAF FANGS 19 – 5 SNEAK AKEES*, FAKES*, FANES*, GEEKS*, GENES*, KEENS*, KNAGS*, KNEES*, SANGA*, SKEAN*, SNAKE 20
4 75 9 10 4 9 2 → 144 144
75 × 2 − (10 − 4) **
29 – 15 144
75 × 2 − (10 − 4)


30
5 LEZIEBVTR BELTER 35 – 21 TREBLE BRETZEL* 37
6 XTGOAAIYM GOAT 35 – 26 AXIOM AMIGO*, AMITY*, ATAXY*, ATOMY*, GAITA*, GOATY, GOYIM*, IMAGO*, MATAI*, TAGMA*, TAIGA* 42
7 TBUSTACRE SCATTER 42 – 33 CUTTERS ABUTTERS, SUBTRACT* 50
8 50 8 7 8 5 4 → 887 42 – 33

CV: 887 = (8 + 8) × (50 + 5) + 7

60
9 SADDLETIE 42 – 33 DEADLIEST 70