Episode 1476
From Countdown
Episode 1476 was broadcast on 27 January 1994, as part of Series 27.
John Crook played Robin Benoy, with Robin Benoy winning 65 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Crook | Score | Robin Benoy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RVCIOEPNR | CORNER | 0 – 7 | PORCINE | PROVINCE | 8 |
| 2 | NLROAWDUY | ROUNDLY | 7 – 14 | ROUNDLY | LAUNDRY, LOURDAN*, NODULAR | 15 |
| 3 | FSLMAOIQT | MOIST | 12 – 19 | MOIST | FLOTSAM | 22 |
| 4 | 25 1 6 8 1 10 → 657 | 658
((1 + 1) × 10 + 6) × 25 + 8 |
19 – 26 | 658
((1 + 1) × 10 + 6) × 25 + 8 |
CV: 657 = (6 × 8 + 25) × (10 − 1) |
32 |
| 5 | BSPAERLIH | SERIAL | 19 – 33 | BEARISH | HARELIPS | 40 |
| 6 | SVLROEIES | SLIVERS | 19 – 41 | RESOLVES | OVERLIES, RELIEVOS* | 48 |
| 7 | BNTIOHGAD | BOATING | 26 – 48 | BATHING | ABODING*, BANDITO*, DINGBAT | 55 |
| 8 | 75 7 3 6 6 3 → 605 | — | 26 – 55 | 606
(75 − 7) × (6 + 3) − 6 |
CV: 606 Best: 605 = (75 + (6 + 3) × 3) × 6 − 7 |
65 |
| 9 | CLEARDATE | 26 – 65 | LACERATED
(9.33 seconds) |
75 |
