Episode 1510
From Countdown
Episode 1510 was broadcast on 16 March 1994, as part of Series 27.
Alan Ferguson played Claire Pecover, with Claire Pecover winning 60 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Ferguson | Score | Claire Pecover | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSAINDENC | SPANNED | 7 – 7 | SPANNED | PINNACES | 8 |
| 2 | ATYIDTURQ | QUART | 12 – 12 | QUART | DIQUAT* | 14 |
| 3 | HPTAEGTIN | PATTING | 19 – 19 | HEATING | HEAPING*, PATIENT*, PETTING, TIGHTEN | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 8 9 5 1 → 886 | 886
(3 + 8 + 1) × 75 − (9 + 5) |
29 – 29 | 886
(9 + 3) × 75 − 8 − 5 − 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SGOWEOLRA | woolers ☓ | 29 – 36 | GLOWERS | AEROSOL*, GAOLERS, ROSEOLA* | 38 |
| 6 | MHNEOIRGW | WHORING | 36 – 43 | WORMING | REHOMING* | 46 |
| 7 | TLAEORDME | LEADER | 36 – 50 | RELATED | MODERATE | 54 |
| 8 | 25 7 2 8 3 6 → 736 | 724 | 36 – 50 | — |
CV: 736 = (8 × 3 + 6) × 25 − 7 × 2 |
64 |
| 9 | ISUNGPOPS | 36 – 60 | SUPPOSING
(1.75 seconds) |
74 |
