Episode 1454
From Countdown
Episode 1454 was broadcast on 28 September 1993, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 26.
Kathryn Barratt played Alan Harwood, with Alan Harwood winning 49 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kathryn Barratt | Score | Alan Harwood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STFWIESGO | WISEST | 6 – 6 | FOGIES | EGOISTS, SOFTIES, STOGIES* | 7 |
| 2 | TPTAOSDIA | PATIOS | 12 – 12 | PATIOS | ADAPTS*, ADOPTS*, DITTOS*, PATOIS*, PATTAS*, PITTAS*, POSADA*, STADIA | 13 |
| 3 | LNXUONGAL | GALLON | 18 – 18 | GALLON | LANUGO, LONGAN*, NOUNAL* | 19 |
| 4 | 10 7 9 10 5 1 → 186 | 186
(10 + 9) × 10 − (5 − 1) |
28 – 18 | 181 |
|
29 |
| 5 | RTIEICHDL | TIRED | 28 – 25 | ITCHIER | ELDRITCH | 37 |
| 6 | NTMPOAFEH | FOMENT | 28 – 32 | PHANTOM | APOTHEM*, PHAETON, PHONATE | 44 |
| 7 | SRLIEASUB | BAILERS | 35 – 39 | BURIALS | ISSUABLE | 52 |
| 8 | 75 3 6 5 8 7 → 369 | 369
75 × 5 − 6 |
45 – 49 | 369
75 × 5 − 6 |
|
62 |
| 9 | SEEBLONDE | 45 – 49 | NOSEBLEED | 72 |
