Episode 1497
From Countdown
Episode 1497 was broadcast on 25 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Rachel White played Richard Campbell, with Richard Campbell winning 67 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rachel White | Score | Richard Campbell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GVPUOTEPM | MOPE | 0 – 5 | VOGUE | MOPPET, MUPPET*, PEGTOP* | 6 |
| 2 | BIWAWNBEL | NIBBLE | 6 – 11 | NIBBLE | BEWAIL, INWALE*, WIBBLE* | 12 |
| 3 | TRTROEUND | TORTURED | 14 – 19 | ROTUNDER | 20 | |
| 4 | 50 9 3 2 8 1 → 351 | 351
(9 − 2) × 50 + 1 |
24 – 29 | 351
(9 − 2) × 50 + 1 |
|
30 |
| 5 | ZASSOGEJH | HAZES | 29 – 34 | GAZES | GASHES, JOSHES | 36 |
| 6 | SLGDOEOQE | SLEDGE | 35 – 40 | LODGES | GEODES*, GOOSED*, LEDGES, LOOSED, OODLES, SOLOED*, SOOLED* | 42 |
| 7 | SATISYLES | STYLES | 35 – 47 | TASSELS | ESSAYIST*, STYLISES | 50 |
| 8 | 100 4 7 7 3 5 → 308 | 308
100 × 3 + (7 − 5) × 4 |
45 – 57 | 308
3 × 100 + 7 + 5 − 4 |
|
60 |
| 9 | BUNGMINER | 45 – 67 | NUMBERING
(3.5 seconds) |
70 |
