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Episode 1450

From Countdown

Episode 1450 was broadcast on 22 September 1993, as part of Series 26.

Gary Polhill played Darren Carter, with Darren Carter winning 47 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Gary Polhill Score Darren Carter Others Max.
1 NSEAMHAYT AMNESTY 7 – 0 THANES ANTHEMS, HYAENAS*, MAHANTS* 7
2 OIRGCEWLC GLOWER 13 – 6 CLERIC COWGIRL 14
3 SGUEHVAPD SHAPED 19 – 12 PAUSED GASHED*, GASPED*, GUSHED*, HASPED*, PHAGES*, PHASED*, PUDGES*, PUSHED, SHAVED 20
4 10 2 9 6 8 6 → 999 19 – 19 1000
(8 + 2) × (9 + 6 ÷ 6) × 10

CV: 999 = (2 × 6 × 10 + 6) × 8 − 9

30
5 IEPSRJALZ JAILERS 26 – 19 pailers ☓ 37
6 GRVEIITQO GOITRE 32 – 25 GOITER VERTIGO 44
7 AUDFLAFSO DOFFS 37 – 30 ALOUD LOADSA*, OFFALS 50
8 50 2 4 6 8 7 → 705 704
7 × 2 × 50 + 4
44 – 37 706
7 × 2 × 50 + 6

CV: 705 = (8 + 6) × 50 + 7 − 2

60
9 TALLFUSES 44 – 47 FAULTLESS
(6.33 seconds)
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