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Episode 1456

From Countdown

Episode 1456 was broadcast on 30 September 1993, and was the second semi-final of Series 26.

Chris Feetenby played Andy Bodle, with Andy Bodle winning 53 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Chris Feetenby Score Andy Bodle Others Max.
1 THREAEPLF PRELATE 7 – 7 FEATHER HALTERE*, HEELTAP*, LEATHER, PREHEAT*, REFLATE 7
2 EUOSVRSEL SEVERS 7 – 15 OVERUSES OURSELVES 25
3 IEIRDNHEM INHERED 14 – 15 REMIND ERMINED 32
4 50 1 7 6 1 8 → 140 142
6 ÷ (1 + 1) × 50 − 8
21 – 22 142
6 ÷ (1 + 1) × 50 − 8

CV: 140 = (8 + 7) × 6 + 50

42
5 OAONXQTAG TOGA 21 – 27 TANGO TANGA*, TAXON*, TONGA*, XOANA* 47
6 JLSCIEETS SELECTS 28 – 27 SLICES TIELESS* 54
7 UAILSRGZL GRILLS 34 – 33 GRILLS LIGULAR*, LUGSAIL* 61
8 100 1 10 3 2 8 → 337 338 34 – 43 337
(100 + 10) × 3 + 8 − 1


71
9 UNLITTERS 34 – 53 TURNSTILE
(16 seconds)
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