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Episode 1491
From Countdown
Episode 1491 was broadcast on 17 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
John Donkin played Daniel Simonis, with Daniel Simonis winning 53 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Donkin | Score | Daniel Simonis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RLDFEAENI | — | 0 – 7 | FIELDER | ENFILADE*, FLANERIE* | 8 |
| 2 | SRMYAEIYN | MARINES | 7 – 14 | SEMINAR | SEMINARY | 16 |
| 3 | SXBGOIWEL | BOGIES | 13 – 20 | GLOBES | BLOWIES*, OBLIGES | 23 |
| 4 | 25 9 3 8 10 5 → 113 | 113
25 × 5 − (9 + 3) |
23 – 30 | 113
25 × 5 − (9 + 3) |
|
33 |
| 5 | CPAOAGTDE | DOTAGE | 29 – 36 | POTAGE | CAPOTE*, COATED, PAGODA, TOECAP* | 39 |
| 6 | GPVAESRON | SPONGER | 36 – 43 | ORANGES | GOVERNS*, ONAGERS*, PERSONA | 46 |
| 7 | CWTSFEOET | FEWEST | 42 – 43 | weftes ☓ | OCTETS*, TWEEST*, TWEETS* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 7 4 4 3 2 → 175 | 175
50 ÷ 2 × 7 |
52 – 53 | 175
4 × 50 − (7 × 3 + 4) |
|
62 |
| 9 | TREEDIVER | diverted ☓
(1.5 seconds) |
52 – 53 | RETRIEVED | 72 |
