Episode 1521
From Countdown
Episode 1521 was broadcast on 31 March 1994, and was a semi-final of Series 27.
David Elias played Daniel Simonis, with David Elias winning 55 - 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Daniel Simonis | Score | David Elias | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDXOATREP | READOPT | 0 – 8 | PRORATED | PREDATOR, PARROTED*, TEARDROP* | 8 |
| 2 | LTJGUOETS | OUTLETS | 7 – 8 | JOSTLE | 15 | |
| 3 | WGBAEFTIS | bewigs ☓ | 7 – 14 | AGEIST | GABFEST* | 22 |
| 4 | 3 2 1 6 9 25 → 266 | 266
(9+2)*25-6-3 |
17 – 24 | 266
(9+2)*25-6-3 |
|
32 |
| 5 | NRLSEIEYB | RELINES | 24 – 31 | BEERILY | BYELINES* | 40 |
| 6 | PRNPUIGHA | HARPING | 31 – 38 | RAPPING | HAPPING*, NURAGHI*, PARPING* | 47 |
| 7 | RCMDEIEKS | MERCIES | 38 – 45 | DICKERS | DECRIES, MEDICKS*, REMISED*, SMIRKED*, DECKIES* | 54 |
| 8 | 8 4 3 9 10 100 → 680 | 680
(9*8-4)*10 |
48 – 55 | 680
(100-10+9+4)*8 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SPEAKWELL | 48 – 55 | SLEEPWALK | 74 |
