Episode 1419
From Countdown
Episode 1419 was broadcast on 10 August 1993, as part of Series 26.
Jeff Cummins played Alan Harwood, with Alan Harwood winning 50 – 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jeff Cummins | Score | Alan Harwood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZECPIMITR | CRIMP | 0 – 6 | PERMIT | EMPIRIC, PICRITE* | 7 |
| 2 | GDSOENSUG | SOUNDS | 6 – 12 | SOUNDS | GUDGEONS* | 15 |
| 3 | WNCAUEIVL | UNVEIL | 12 – 12 | UNCLE | UNALIVE, VINCULA*, WAVICLE* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 7 10 8 9 4 → 924 | 927 | 12 – 22 | 924
9 × 100 + (7 − 4) × 8 |
|
32 |
| 5 | RLTNAOHEY | THORNY | 12 – 29 | EARTHLY | ANOTHERY*, ORNATELY | 40 |
| 6 | RSBDOALEA | ABOARD | 12 – 37 | SEABOARD | ADORABLE, BASELOAD* | 48 |
| 7 | JREOEVSPC | COVERS | 18 – 43 | COVERS | CORVEES* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 9 2 3 7 1 → 654 | 653 ☓ | 18 – 50 | 655
(3 × 9 − 1) × 25 + 7 − 2 |
CV: 654 = (9 × 25 − 7) × 3 |
65 |
| 9 | SAFEHUMOR | foursomes ☓
(4.33 seconds) |
18 – 50 | FARMHOUSE | 75 |
