Episode 1493

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Episode 1493 was broadcast on 21 February 1994, as part of Series 27.

Gail Markell played Daniel Simonis, with Daniel Simonis winning 66 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Gail Markell	Score	Daniel Simonis	Others	Max.
1	HDLRIEOPS	HOLDERS	0 – 8	POLISHED	LORDSHIP, POLISHER, REPOLISH*, SPHEROID*	8
2	TMBTTEAGU	GAMUT	0 – 14	MUTATE	GUTTATE*	15
3	XWNSOEADE	SNOWED	6 – 20	SNOWED	ANODES*, DEWANS*, DONEES*, ENDOWS*, WEANED*	21
4	25 1 9 3 2 10 → 192	192 (9 − 1) × 25 − (10 − 2)	16 – 30	192 (9 − 1) × 25 − (10 − 2)		31
5	CWYDAOICV	AVOID	21 – 30	ACID	ACIDY*, CYCAD*	36
6	LFTGEAIRN	FALTERING	39 – 48	FALTERING	REFLATING*	54
7	SFSRNAEIB	BRAISES	39 – 56	FAIRNESS	SANSERIF	62
8	100 4 7 9 2 6 → 754	754 7 × 100 + 9 × 6	49 – 56	—		72
9	PICKQUEST		49 – 66	QUICKSTEP (2 seconds)		82