Episode 1538
From Countdown
Episode 1538 was broadcast on 25 July 1994, as part of Series 28.
Suzanne Miles played Feargal Delaney, with Suzanne Miles winning 68 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Suzanne Miles | Score | Feargal Delaney | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGARCENOA | ARROGANCE | 18 – 0 | ANGORA | 18 | |
| 2 | BDHSIEAGR | BADGERS | 25 – 0 | BARGES | ABRIDGES, BRIGADES | 26 |
| 3 | WPOLTIMOA | MALT | 25 – 7 | OPTIMAL | 33 | |
| 4 | 25 2 1 9 5 7 → 120 | 120
25 × 5 − (7 − 2) |
35 – 17 | 120
(25 − 5) × (7 − 1) |
|
43 |
| 5 | LTMLREIOG | MILLER | 41 – 23 | MILLER | LORILET*, MOTLIER | 50 |
| 6 | NBEFDACES | DANCES | 41 – 30 | DEAFENS | ABSENCE*, DEFACES*, ENCASED* | 57 |
| 7 | NTYSDOEIR | DESTINY | 48 – 37 | STONIER | DRYSTONE* | 65 |
| 8 | 75 7 4 3 8 9 → 368 | 368
(8 − 3) × 75 − 7 |
58 – 47 | 368
(8 − 3) × 75 − 7 |
|
75 |
| 9 | HEADBOILS | ABOLISHED
(1.5 seconds) |
68 – 47 | 85 |
