Episode 1493
From Countdown
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 |
