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Episode 1480
From Countdown
Episode 1480 was broadcast on 2 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Craig Allen played Sandra Hines, with Craig Allen winning 51 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Craig Allen | Score | Sandra Hines | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LNLESPOUH | POLLENS | 7 – 7 | POLLENS | SULPHONE* | 8 |
| 2 | GYBEAONSE | BEANOS | 7 – 14 | BYGONES | NOSEBAG, NOSEGAY, SOYBEAN* | 15 |
| 3 | NCVIENOSX | NOVICES | 14 – 21 | NOVICES | CONNIVES | 23 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 7 4 10 → 486 | 481
4 × 100 + 7 × 10 + 10 + 1 |
21 – 21 | 480 |
CV: 486 = (100 + 10 + 10) × 4 + 7 − 1 |
33 |
| 5 | GSMIOEKGE | MOGGIES | 28 – 21 | SMOKE | 40 | |
| 6 | TWMAEDLIT | mattled ☓ | 28 – 21 | wittled ☓ | WATTLED | 47 |
| 7 | NTRAOUTFE | FATTER | 34 – 21 | rafter ☓ | FORTUNATE | 65 |
| 8 | 100 6 4 8 9 5 → 311 | 312
(9 − 6) × 100 + 4 + 8 |
41 – 21 | 310 ☓ |
CV: 311 = (8 − 5) × 100 + 9 + 6 − 4 |
75 |
| 9 | RAILBRAIN | LIBRARIAN
(4.33 seconds) |
51 – 21 | 85 |
