Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 1397
From Countdown
Episode 1397 was broadcast on 9 July 1993, as part of Series 26.
Jack Jones played Howard Whiteley, with Howard Whiteley winning 41 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jack Jones | Score | Howard Whiteley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YIRAGREST | STAGIER | 7 – 0 | targets ☓ | REGISTRY | 8 |
| 2 | SKILEATCV | TICKLES | 14 – 0 | lactive ☓ | CATLIKE*, ELASTIC*, LACIEST*, LATICES*, TACKIES*, TACKLES*, TALKIES*, VESICAL* | 15 |
| 3 | RTIOHUIGZ | HOURI | 14 – 6 | TROUGH | RIGHTO* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 8 2 7 5 → 925 | 924
(7 + 5) × 75 + 8 × 3 |
21 – 13 | 924
(5 + 7) × (75 + 2) |
CV: 925 = (2 × 75 + 7 × (8 − 3)) × 5 |
31 |
| 5 | DJBAEELDO | BEADLE | 27 – 13 | balded ☓ | ALBEDO*, BEADED*, BLADED*, DOABLE*, LEADED*, LOADED | 37 |
| 6 | TSECCIOTL | costic ☓ | 27 – 18 | SLICE | CITOLES*, COTTISE*, LITOTES*, TOILETS | 44 |
| 7 | AOUNMSEPF | FAMOUS | 33 – 24 | FAMOUS | PAEONS*, UNSAFE* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 5 2 7 4 4 → 176 | 176 ☓ | 33 – 31 | 173
(50 + 5) × (7 − 4) + 4 × 2 |
CV: 176 = (50 − 4 − 2) × 4 |
60 |
| 9 | SERIALGIN | 33 – 41 | REALISING
(3.67 seconds) |
70 |
