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Episode 1621
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Episode 1621 was broadcast on 16 February 1995, as part of Series 29.
Darren Shacklady played Tony David, with Darren Shacklady winning 69 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.
Shacklady achieved what is believed to be the second max game in the history of Countdown.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Darren Shacklady | Score | Tony David | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DRCOIOYPD | DROOPY | 6 – 6 | DROOPY | 6 | |
2 | SRIATECIT | CRISTATE | 14 – 6 | RACIEST | ARTISTIC, CITRATES*, SCATTIER | 14 |
3 | VSLAOUWAF | AVOWALS | 21 – 6 | FOULS | 21 | |
4 | 75 5 8 2 10 4 → 607 | 607
75 × 8 + 5 + 2 |
31 – 16 | 607
75 × 8 + 5 + 2 |
|
31 |
5 | XSIICDUSG | DISCUS | 37 – 22 | DISCUS | 37 | |
6 | VJMAEAFGD | DAMAGE | 43 – 22 | FAMED | 43 | |
7 | TBOMATWIG | GAMBIT | 49 – 28 | GAMBIT | WOMBAT | 49 |
8 | 50 2 5 1 10 9 → 700 | 700
(9 + 5) × 50 |
59 – 38 | 700
(9 + 5) × 50 |
|
59 |
9 | IFRIEDTOM | MORTIFIED
(1.25 seconds) |
69 – 38 | 69 |