Episode 1485
From Countdown
Episode 1485 was broadcast on 9 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Alan Ward played Martin Fowkes, with Alan Ward winning 42 - 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Ward | Score | Martin Fowkes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPJEAENVI | JIVE | 0 – 5 | NAIVE | PEAVINE* | 7 |
| 2 | AIEKSDYDS | skiddy ☓ | 0 – 5 | aside ☓6 | DAYSIDES | 15 |
| 3 | THLZIOARO | TRIAL | 5 – 5 | lothario ☓ | HARLOT*, HIROLA*, OOLITH*, TAILOR, THOLOI*, THORIA* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 4 1 8 1 3 → 263 | 263
((50 + 1) x (4 + 1)) + 8 |
15 – 5 | 262 |
|
31 |
| 5 | EOAWDSSTG | WASTED | 21 – 5 | dotages ☓ | DOSAGES*, STOWAGE | 38 |
| 6 | LTTLOAOUF | FLOUT | 26 – 10 | FAULT | FALLOUT, OUTFALL* | 45 |
| 7 | EDIROBDBI | BIDDER | 32 – 16 | ROBBED | BIRDIED | 52 |
| 8 | 100 6 10 1 1 5 → 552 | 552
((100 + 10) x 5) + 1 + 1 |
42 – 16 | 553 |
|
62 |
| 9 | EQUALGINS | 42 – 26 | SQUEALING
(5.25 seconds) |
72 |
