Episode 1556
From Countdown
Episode 1556 was broadcast on 18 August 1994, as part of Series 28.
June Stowe played Mary Brake, with June Stowe winning 47 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Shirley Anne Field, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | June Stowe | Score | Mary Brake | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FESRUYBEZ | BUYERS | 6 – 0 | BEES | BEFURS*, BREEZY*, REFUSE | 6 |
| 2 | MYRIEGCOT | GRIME | 11 – 5 | GRIME | MORTICE | 13 |
| 3 | HSDAIPLOP | PLAIDS | 17 – 11 | PLAIDS | HAPLOIDS, SHIPLOAD* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 2 6 10 8 4 → 483 | 483
4 × 100 + 8 × 10 + 6 ÷ 2 |
27 – 11 | 482 |
|
31 |
| 5 | MLDAIACSE | MEDICALS | 35 – 19 | MALADIES | CAMELIDS*, DECIMALS, DECLAIMS, SIDALCEA | 39 |
| 6 | XNQIOATDE | NOTED | 40 – 24 | TAXED | DIOXANE*, OXIDANT | 46 |
| 7 | LOSARINAS | ARIAS | 40 – 31 | SAILORS | ORINASAL | 54 |
| 8 | 50 9 4 5 2 7 → 380 | 381
50 × 7 + 9 × 4 − 5 |
47 – 31 | 384 |
CV: 380 = (50 + 4) × 7 + 2 |
64 |
| 9 | GIVENTINS | 47 – 41 | INVESTING
(7 seconds) |
74 |
