Episode 1411
From Countdown
Episode 1411 was broadcast on 29 July 1993, as part of Series 26.
Val Frost played John Howell, with Val Frost winning 64 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Val Frost | Score | John Howell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRLENAASS | SNARLED | 7 – 7 | SANDALS | ADRENALS, ARSENALS*, SLANDERS* | 8 |
| 2 | EITDWGXOY | TOWED | 7 – 13 | WIDGET | GODWIT* | 14 |
| 3 | SGEARQTYE | GREASE | 13 – 19 | GRATES | GREYEST*, GYRATES, RESTAGE* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 2 10 10 3 1 → 600 | 600
2 × 3 × 100 |
23 – 29 | 600
2 × 3 × 100 |
|
31 |
| 5 | RUOALSRTI | TRIALS | 29 – 29 | STAIR | RURALIST | 39 |
| 6 | OITPMHOLA | OPTIMAL | 36 – 29 | PHIAL | 46 | |
| 7 | CEIRNGAJS | CREASING | 44 – 37 | CREASING | 54 | |
| 8 | 75 10 2 5 1 2 → 231 | 231
(2 + 1) × (75 + 2) |
54 – 47 | 231
(2 + 1) × (75 + 2) |
|
64 |
| 9 | RICHAGNES | SEARCHING
(8 seconds) |
64 – 47 | 74 |
