Episode 1486
From Countdown
Episode 1486 was broadcast on 10 February 1994, as part of Series 27.
Alan Ward played Pierre Sandrini, with Pierre Sandrini winning 49 - 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Ward | Score | Pierre Sandrini | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPCSEEAGN | ESCAPES | 7 – 7 | ESCAPES | ENCAGES*, ENCASES, SEANCES, SPENCES* | 7 |
| 2 | GEGIATBHI | EIGHT | 12 – 12 | BATHE | BIGGIE*, TIBIAE* | 13 |
| 3 | NDWEUEFDR | REFUNDED | 20 – 20 | REFUNDED | UNDERFED | 21 |
| 4 | 6 10 7 3 4 9 → 437 | 439 ☓ | 20 – 20 | 438 ☓ |
CV: 437 = (((6 x 10) + 3) x 7) - 4 |
31 |
| 5 | TIRAVIDAS | DARTS | 25 – 25 | VISTA | DIARIST | 38 |
| 6 | BZWEACCUV | CUBE | 29 – 29 | WAVE | CUECA* | 43 |
| 7 | YOMETHIRL | MOTHERLY | 37 – 29 | MOTHIER | RHYOLITE* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 7 5 9 5 4 → 632 | 632 ☓ | 37 – 39 | 632
(9 - (5 / 5)) x (75 + 4) |
|
61 |
| 9 | GIANTPERM | 37 – 49 | TAMPERING
(7.75 seconds) |
71 |