Episode 1540
From Countdown
Episode 1540 was broadcast on 27 July 1994, as part of Series 28.
Suzanne Miles played Kevin Holdstock, with Suzanne Miles winning 61 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Suzanne Miles | Score | Kevin Holdstock | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNTEAXWER | WANDER | 0 – 7 | WATERED | DEWATER*, DEXTRAN*, TARWEED* | 7 |
| 2 | TISOGIMSA | STIGMAS | 7 – 7 | MOIST | AMITOSIS, IMAGISTS* | 15 |
| 3 | TPIGBEDAS | STAGED | 13 – 13 | PASTED | BAPTISED | 23 |
| 4 | 75 2 1 3 6 3 → 899 | 899
6 × 2 × 75 − 1 |
23 – 23 | 899
(3 + 3 + 6) × 75 − 1 |
|
33 |
| 5 | RLEKALREP | REPEAL | 29 – 29 | REAPER | PEARLER | 40 |
| 6 | SQIFSUVES | FUSSES | 35 – 35 | FUSSES | ISSUES | 46 |
| 7 | TALIWROHE | TAILOR | 41 – 41 | RETAIL | LOATHER, RATHOLE* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 1 4 8 8 6 → 133 | 133
(4 + 1) × 25 + 8 |
51 – 51 | 133
(4 + 1) × 25 + 8 |
|
63 |
| 9 | ASUNNYMOO | ANONYMOUS
(3 seconds) |
61 – 51 | 73 |
