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Episode 1358
From Countdown
Episode 1358 was broadcast on 15 February 1993, as part of Series 25.
Les Pye played Lynne Belgum, with Lynne Belgum winning 46 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: As Pye was blind, Richard read out his answer for the conundrum.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Les Pye | Score | Lynne Belgum | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARKOSDEYW | WORDS | 0 – 6 | SOAKED | KEYWORDS*, WORKDAYS* | 8 |
| 2 | LITRDOPEM | MODEL | 0 – 12 | PETROL | IMPLORED*, IMPOLDER*, IMPORTED | 16 |
| 3 | IZRESNETO | NOTES | 0 – 18 | TONERS | SEROTINE | 24 |
| 4 | 50 100 3 9 6 10 → 861 | 863
9 × 100 − 50 + 10 + 3 |
7 – 25 | 859
9 × 100 − (50 − 6 − 3) |
CV: 861 = (100 + 50) × 6 − 3 × 10 − 9 |
34 |
| 5 | HIQEUTSVJ | QUIET | 12 – 30 | QUIET | QUIETS | 40 |
| 6 | ALTIRYCAA | ALACRITY | 20 – 30 | RACIAL | LACTARIA* | 48 |
| 7 | DULIXTNEH | HUNTED | 26 – 36 | HUNTED | DILUENT | 55 |
| 8 | 75 6 9 4 1 4 → 605 | 605 ☓ | 26 – 46 | 605
(9 − 1) × 75 + 6 − 4 ÷ 4 |
|
65 |
| 9 | HANDTWIST | WITHSTAND
(2.67 seconds) |
36 – 46 | 75 |
