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Episode 1355
From Countdown
Episode 1355 was broadcast on 10 February 1993, as part of Series 25.
James Sinclair played Alan Williams, with James Sinclair winning 49 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | James Sinclair | Score | Alan Williams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DVERSIURA | RAIDERS | 7 – 7 | ADVISER | ARRIVED, ARRIVES, DRIVERS, DURRIES*, RESIDUA* | 7 |
| 2 | XEGUSADCI | CAUSED | 13 – 7 | GUISE | GAUDIES* | 14 |
| 3 | MPUGBIATN | bating ☓ | 13 – 14 | BUMPING | TABUING*, TAMPING* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 9 10 1 9 5 → 997 | 994
(9 + 5 − 1) × 75 + 10 + 9 |
20 – 14 | 975 |
CV: 999 Best: 998 = (75 − 9) × (10 + 5) + 9 − 1 |
28 |
| 5 | DEUPQILTG | QUILTED | 27 – 21 | QUILTED | 35 | |
| 6 | RWERSIENY | WINERY | 33 – 27 | SINEWY | NEWSIER, REWIRES, WIENERS* | 42 |
| 7 | TOBKEJSAF | BASKET | 39 – 27 | FEAST | JABOTS*, KOFTAS*, OBJETS* | 48 |
| 8 | 25 9 5 7 6 2 → 881 | — | 39 – 37 | 881
5 × 7 × 25 + 6 |
|
58 |
| 9 | MAPCHANGE | CHAMPAGNE
(1.5 seconds) |
49 – 37 | 68 |
