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Episode 1526
From Countdown
Episode 1526 was broadcast on 7 July 1994, as part of Series 28.
Sharon Bridge played Dave Wheatley, with Sharon Bridge winning 55 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sharon Bridge | Score | Dave Wheatley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PTBGAEUDR | GRADE | 0 – 6 | PARTED | UPGRADE, UPRATED* | 7 |
| 2 | LSQAERVOI | RAVELS | 6 – 12 | LOVERS | OVERSAIL*, VALORISE, VALORIES, VARIOLES* | 15 |
| 3 | TGFMREAEV | FRAME | 11 – 17 | GREAT | AFREET*, GAMETE*, GREAVE*, MEAGRE, METAGE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 8 9 7 7 5 → 347 | 347
(7 + 7) × 25 − (8 − 5) |
21 – 27 | 347
(7 + 7) × 25 − (8 − 5) |
|
31 |
| 5 | NRTIAEHCR | CERTAIN | 28 – 34 | TRAINER | CARNIER*, CHANTER, CHARIER*, CHARTER*, ERRATIC*, HAIRNET, RANCHER*, RETRAIN*, TACRINE*, TERRAIN*, THERIAC*, TRANCHE* | 38 |
| 6 | YGMLJAOIW | GOAL | 32 – 38 | GAMILY | 44 | |
| 7 | CYNAIASLE | CANALS | 38 – 44 | CANALS | CANALISE, SALIENCY | 52 |
| 8 | 25 5 7 6 9 5 → 721 | 724
6 × 5 × 25 − 7 × 5 + 9 |
45 – 44 | — |
CV: 721 = (5 × 7 − 6) × 25 − (9 − 5) |
62 |
| 9 | WRONGBIRO | BORROWING
(3 seconds) |
55 – 44 | 72 |
