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Episode 1496

From Countdown

Episode 1496 was broadcast on 24 February 1994, as part of Series 27.

Rachel White played Gordon McLurey, with Rachel White winning 44 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Rachel White Score Gordon McLurey Others Max.
1 NRDDIIATO ORDAIN 6 – 6 RATION ADDITION 8
2 YEANSCIRB ASCRIBE 13 – 6 YEARNS CARBINES 16
3 SNTXEUERL externs ☓ 13 – 12 ENTERS NEUTERS, RELENTS, RETUNES*, RUNLETS*, TENURES, TUREENS, UNREELS* 23
4 100 9 4 10 7 4 → 587 13 – 12

CV: 587 = (10 − 4) × 100 − (9 + 4)

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5 PIADTEMRL TRAMPLED 21 – 12 DEPART DIPTERAL*, IMPARTED* 41
6 VTGIARECF TRAGIC 27 – 12 TRACE FACTIVE*, FRIGATE, VIRGATE 48
7 NIETMIRHA MINTIER 34 – 19 HAIRNET THIAMINE 56
8 50 7 1 5 10 9 → 891 891
(10 + 7 + 1) × 50 − 9
44 – 19 893


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9 CITEVERSE 44 – 19 SECRETIVE 76