Episode 1453
From Countdown
Episode 1453 was broadcast on 27 September 1993, and was the third quarter-final of Series 26.
Chris Feetenby played Theresa McKeown, with Chris Feetenby winning 55 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Feetenby | Score | Theresa McKeown | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EADQSEBSC | DEBASES | 7 – 0 | CEASED | SEABEDS* | 7 |
| 2 | GZSOTGEAR | STAGGER | 14 – 0 | sortage ☓ | GAGSTER*, GORGETS*, STORAGE, TOERAGS* | 14 |
| 3 | SLEUATSCE | CASTLES | 21 – 0 | SCALES | CELESTAS* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 7 8 8 1 6 → 321 | 324
(7 + 6) × 25 − 1 |
28 – 7 | 324
(7 + 6) × 25 − 1 |
CV: 321 = (25 + 7 + 8) × 8 + 1 |
32 |
| 5 | IAFWFPRUE | PUFFER | 34 – 13 | PUFFER | PIAFFER*, PUFFIER | 39 |
| 6 | MXTAOANDI | OXIDANT | 41 – 13 | DOMAIN | ANIMATO* | 46 |
| 7 | SHREALNIU | UNLEASH | 48 – 13 | SHEAR | HAULIERS*, INHALERS | 54 |
| 8 | 50 1 5 10 9 7 → 382 | 383
(9 − 1) × 50 − (10 + 7) |
55 – 20 | 383
(9 − 1) × 50 − (10 + 7) |
CV: 382 = (7 + 1) × 50 − 10 ÷ 5 × 9 |
64 |
| 9 | GETPARDON | 55 – 20 | GODPARENT | 74 |
