Episode 1487
From Countdown
Episode 1487 was broadcast on 11 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Margaret Richey played Pierre Sandrini, with Pierre Sandrini winning 53 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Margaret Richey | Score | Pierre Sandrini | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SGCOIONRZ | CORING | 0 – 7 | SCORING | ZIRCONS | 7 |
| 2 | TEATRQOTE | TOTTER | 6 – 13 | TOTTER | ROTATE, TATTER, TETTER* | 13 |
| 3 | PKAEUTLSI | STAPLE | 6 – 20 | PULSATE | AUKLETS*, PLATIES*, STIPULE*, TALIPES*, TALKIES, UPTAKES* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 1 6 5 1 7 → 779 | — | 6 – 30 | 779
((1 + 1) × 75 + 7) × 5 − 6 |
|
30 |
| 5 | DANIREFAN | FRIEND | 12 – 36 | AFRAID | DINNER*, FAIRED, FANNED*, FANNER*, FARINA*, FINDER, FINNED*, RADIAN*, RAINED*, RANDAN* | 36 |
| 6 | SGLAEAXMS | GLEAMS | 12 – 43 | MASSAGE | 43 | |
| 7 | ONURILDOT | LOUD | 16 – 43 | — | OROTUND* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 1 7 3 5 10 → 918 | 919 | 16 – 53 | 918
((5 − 1) × 10 − 3) × 25 − 7 |
|
60 |
| 9 | PURAPASTA | APPARATUS
(15 seconds) |
26 – 53 | 70 |
