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Episode 1521
From Countdown
Episode 1521 was broadcast on 31 March 1994, and was the second semi-final of Series 27.
David Elias played Daniel Simonis, with David Elias winning 55 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Elias | Score | Daniel Simonis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDXOARTEP | PRORATED | 8 – 0 | READOPT | PARROTED*, PREDATOR | 8 |
| 2 | LTJGUOETS | JOSTLE | 8 – 7 | OUTLETS | 15 | |
| 3 | WGBAEFTIS | AGEIST | 14 – 7 | bewigs ☓ | GABFEST* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 9 6 1 2 3 → 266 | 266
(9 + 2) × 25 − (6 + 3) |
24 – 17 | 266
(9 + 2) × 25 − (6 + 3) |
|
32 |
| 5 | NRLSEIEYB | BEERILY | 31 – 24 | RELINES | BYELINES* | 40 |
| 6 | PRNPUIGHA | HARPING/RAPPING | 38 – 31 | HARPING | HAPPING*, NURAGHI*, PARPING* | 47 |
| 7 | RCMDEIEKS | DICKERS | 45 – 38 | MERCIES | DECKIES*, DECRIES, MEDICKS*, REMISED*, SMIRKED* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 10 9 3 4 8 → 680 | 680
(100 − 10 − 9 + 4) × 8 |
55 – 48 | 680
(9 × 8 − 4) × 10 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SPEAKWELL | 55 – 48 | SLEEPWALK | 74 |
