Episode 1405
From Countdown
Episode 1405 was broadcast on 21 July 1993, as part of Series 26.
Peggy Mills played Paul Golder, with Peggy Mills winning 59 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peggy Mills | Score | Paul Golder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTFAERSEN | grafters ☓ | 0 – 7 | EASTERN | ENGRAFTS*, ESTRANGE*, FASTENER, FENESTRA*, GRANTEES*, REAGENTS, SERGEANT | 8 |
| 2 | BLAOHIESD | ABOLISHED | 18 – 7 | HALIDES | 26 | |
| 3 | BNTOESDAI | SEDATION | 26 – 15 | BANDIEST | BOTANISED | 44 |
| 4 | 25 4 5 9 10 3 → 885 | 885
9 × 4 × 25 − (10 + 5) |
36 – 25 | 885
9 × 4 × 25 − (10 + 5) |
|
54 |
| 5 | QPSOAOTDE | DESPOT | 42 – 31 | PASTED | STOOPED | 61 |
| 6 | MRSUAVCER | CREAMS | 42 – 38 | CARVERS | VERRUCAS* | 69 |
| 7 | LCYIORKEM | MOCKERY | 49 – 38 | CRIKEY | MICKERY*, ROCKILY | 76 |
| 8 | 25 5 8 5 6 2 → 644 | 644
(2 × 8 + 5 + 5) × 25 − 6 |
59 – 38 | 641 |
|
86 |
| 9 | GINGERVAN | 59 – 48 | ENGRAVING
(4.75 seconds) |
96 |
