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Episode 1486
From Countdown
Episode 1486 was broadcast on 10 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Alan Ward played Pierre Sandrini, with Pierre Sandrini winning 49 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Ward | Score | Pierre Sandrini | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPCSEEAGN | ESCAPES | 7 – 7 | ESCAPES | ENCAGES*, ENCASES, SEANCES, SPENCES* | 7 |
| 2 | GEGIATBHI | EIGHT | 12 – 12 | BATHE | BIGGIE*, TIBIAE* | 13 |
| 3 | NDWEUEFDR | REFUNDED | 20 – 20 | REFUNDED | UNDERFED | 21 |
| 4 | 6 10 7 3 4 9 → 437 | 439 ☓ | 20 – 20 | 438 ☓ |
CV: 437 = (6 × 10 + 3) × 7 − 4 |
31 |
| 5 | TIRAVIDAS | DARTS | 25 – 25 | VISTA | DIARIST | 38 |
| 6 | BZWEACCUV | CUBE | 29 – 29 | WAVE | BEAU*, CAVE*, UVEA*, ZEBU* | 42 |
| 7 | YOMETHIRL | MOTHERLY | 37 – 29 | MOTHIER | RHYOLITE* | 50 |
| 8 | 75 7 5 9 5 4 → 632 | 632 ☓ | 37 – 39 | 632
(9 − 5 ÷ 5) × (75 + 4) |
|
60 |
| 9 | GIANTPERM | 37 – 49 | TAMPERING
(7.75 seconds) |
70 |
