Episode 1399
From Countdown
Episode 1399 was broadcast on 13 July 1993, as part of Series 26.
Chris Feetenby played Howard Whiteley, with Chris Feetenby winning 46 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Feetenby | Score | Howard Whiteley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TPIACRETD | DETRACT | 7 – 7 | PARTIED | ATTIRED*, CATTIER, CITRATE*, DICTATE*, DIPTERA*, PARETIC*, PARTITE*, PICRATE*, PIRATED*, PREDICT* | 7 |
| 2 | LJDAOATGO | GLOAT | 12 – 12 | GLOAT | GALOOT | 13 |
| 3 | SRLEAEPMN | PLEASE | 18 – 18 | ELAPSE | EMPANELS, EMPLANES*, LAMPERNS*, SPEARMEN | 21 |
| 4 | 25 3 8 7 2 1 → 701 | — | 18 – 18 | 700 ☓ |
CV: 701 = 8 ÷ 2 × 7 × 25 + 1 |
31 |
| 5 | HRVSAEOYG | SHAVER | 24 – 24 | GRAVES | VOYAGERS | 39 |
| 6 | IERNWOKVE | REVIEW | 30 – 30 | VIEWER | INVOKER*, WONKIER | 46 |
| 7 | SAEIBCFUM | CUBISM | 36 – 30 | FACES | BIFACES*, CAESIUM | 53 |
| 8 | 50 7 1 6 2 8 → 504 | 502 | 36 – 37 | 505
(8 + 2) × 50 + 6 − 1 |
CV: 504 = (7 + 2) × (50 + 6) |
63 |
| 9 | TARTUNCLE | RELUCTANT
(3.25 seconds) |
46 – 37 | 73 |
