Episode 1494
From Countdown
Episode 1494 was broadcast on 22 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Gus Stewart played Daniel Simonis, with Gus Stewart winning 60 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gus Stewart | Score | Daniel Simonis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLRUASERA | MAULERS | 7 – 7 | MAULERS | ALARUMS*, SURREAL* | 7 |
| 2 | SDGHTEEOE | GHOSTED | 14 – 14 | GHOSTED | SEETHED, SHEETED | 14 |
| 3 | LPSAOVERL | OVERLAPS | 22 – 22 | OVERALLS | 22 | |
| 4 | 25 7 8 9 2 7 → 945 | 937
(7 − 2) × 8 × 25 − 7 × 9 |
27 – 22 | 955 |
CV: 945 = ((25 − 9) × 8 + 7) × 7 |
32 |
| 5 | RMJTNIEEY | MINER | 27 – 28 | ENTIRE | ENMITY, ERMINE, JITNEY*, MINTER* | 38 |
| 6 | NGTOESAYL | TANGLES | 34 – 35 | TANGLES | TANGELOS | 46 |
| 7 | FDTDOAIFE | DOFFED | 40 – 41 | IODATE | TOADIED* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 6 6 5 2 4 → 188 | 188
50 × 4 − (6 + 6) |
50 – 51 | 188
(50 − 6 ÷ 2) × 4 |
|
63 |
| 9 | TENDERTIM | DETRIMENT
(11 seconds) |
60 – 51 | 73 |
