Episode 1489
From Countdown
Episode 1489 was broadcast on 15 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Gerry Ions played Daniel Simonis, with Daniel Simonis winning 60 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gerry Ions | Score | Daniel Simonis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSNEAUWGA | SWUNG | 0 – 7 | UNWAGED | AGENDAS | 7 |
| 2 | NIAEFYPCV | FIANCE | 6 – 13 | FIANCE | PACIFY* | 13 |
| 3 | EITSDSYTL | SLIDES | 6 – 20 | TESTILY | STYLISED, STYLITES* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 10 2 9 1 2 → 687 | 687
(9 − 2) × 100 − (10 + 2 + 1) |
16 – 30 | 687
(9 − 2) × 100 − (10 + 2 + 1) |
|
31 |
| 5 | NCPRTOESI | CONSPIRE | 24 – 38 | POINTERS | INCEPTORS, INSPECTOR | 49 |
| 6 | FGAIERLQR | FRAGILE | 31 – 45 | FRAILER | GLARIER* | 56 |
| 7 | MDSTTIAWE | WAISTED | 38 – 45 | AMIDST | MATIEST*, MISDATE, SWATTED, TWISTED | 63 |
| 8 | 2 4 3 9 5 3 → 641 | 630 | 38 – 50 | 633
(4 + 3) × 9 × 5 × 2 + 3 |
CV: 636 = ((4 + 3) × 9 × 5 + 3) × 2
|
70 |
| 9 | AGESRAPID | 38 – 60 | DISPARAGE
(9 seconds) |
80 |