Episode 1492
From Countdown
Episode 1492 was broadcast on 18 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Elie Dangoor played Daniel Simonis, with Daniel Simonis winning 62 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Elie Dangoor | Score | Daniel Simonis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLTIORUAM | TURMOIL | 0 – 8 | TUTORIAL | MUTILATOR | 18 |
| 2 | BNMRSEOIP | bromines ☓ | 0 – 15 | BROMINE | MERINOS*, ORPINES*, PROMISE* | 25 |
| 3 | GJAIHZOPD | APHID | 5 – 20 | APHID | ADJIGO*, PHIZOG* | 31 |
| 4 | 100 1 3 1 2 8 → 573 | 564 | 5 – 27 | 575
(8 − 2) × (100 − 3 − 1) − 1 |
CV: 573 = (2 × 100 − 8 − 1) × 3 |
41 |
| 5 | SRSNDUIIE | INSURED | 12 – 34 | INSURED | DIURESIS*, INSIDERS*, INSUREDS, SUNDRIES | 49 |
| 6 | IOGRNLEUY | LOUNGER | 19 – 34 | LEGION | LOURING*, RELYING*, YOUNGER | 56 |
| 7 | SRVEIASTL | vestrals ☓ | 19 – 42 | REALISTS | LISTSERV*, REVISALS*, SALTIRES* | 64 |
| 8 | 75 8 7 4 9 3 → 154 | 154
(9 − 7) × 75 + 4 |
29 – 52 | 154
(9 − 7) × 75 + 4 |
|
74 |
| 9 | INNGROCER | 29 – 62 | CORNERING
(2 seconds) |
84 |
