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Episode 1612
From Countdown
Episode 1612 was broadcast on 3 February 1995, as part of Series 29.
Tony Buffey played Jane Bewey, with Tony Buffey winning 55 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Tony Buffey | Score | Jane Bewey | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LMSGTIOEO | GOOLIES | 7 – 0 | GLOOM | GLOOMIEST | 18 |
2 | PYIAGCEVI | cavie ☓ | 7 – 5 | CAGEY | PACEY*, PEAVY*, VYGIE* | 23 |
3 | NTWGTOAEI | TOWING | 13 – 11 | TWINGE | WETTING | 30 |
4 | 75 7 5 1 6 4 → 422 | 422
75 × 6 − 7 × 4 |
23 – 11 | — |
|
40 |
5 | LSPEAJIRE | JAILERS | 30 – 18 | REPEALS | ESPALIER, JAPERIES*, PEARLIES | 48 |
6 | SLRNFAUEI | FAILURES | 38 – 18 | FLARES | FLANEURS*, FUNERALS | 56 |
7 | RSTEAVSIM | MISTERS | 45 – 25 | MASTERS | ASTERISM*, SMARTIES | 64 |
8 | 50 75 9 2 2 5 → 420 | 420
9 × 50 − 75 ÷ 5 × 2 |
55 – 25 | 425 |
|
74 |
9 | NITTINESS | 55 – 25 | intestines ☓
(12 seconds) |
INSISTENT | 84 |