Episode 1554
From Countdown
Episode 1554 was broadcast on 16 August 1994, as part of Series 28.
Wayne Kelly played Guy Wan Ali, with Wayne Kelly winning 67 – 10. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wayne Kelly | Score | Guy Wan Ali | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUTLAQEAK | PLATEAU | 7 – 0 | PLAQUE | 7 | |
| 2 | PENIMDOTX | MINTED | 13 – 0 | MOPED | PIEDMONT | 15 |
| 3 | AMPETNICJ | INCEPT | 19 – 0 | CAPE | ANEMIC*, CATNIP*, CINEMA*, ENCAMP*, ICEMAN*, IMPACT*, INJECT*, INMATE*, MANTIC*, PECTIN*, PIEMAN*, PINETA*, PITMAN*, PITMEN*, TAJINE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 5 10 10 3 2 → 305 | 305
3 × 10 × 10 + 5 |
29 – 10 | 305
3 × 10 × 10 + 25 ÷ 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | WEDISGARL | SWIRLED | 36 – 10 | wardies ☓ | DERAILS, DIALERS*, EARWIGS*, GILDERS*, GIRDLES, GLIDERS, REDIALS*, SILAGED*, WAILERS*, WILDERS* | 38 |
| 6 | WEHEVFSIL | WEEVILS | 43 – 10 | SWIVEL | 45 | |
| 7 | ESDUOGRDE | GROUSED | 50 – 10 | GOURDS | DODGERS*, DREDGES*, DROGUES*, DRUDGES, GOURDES* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 7 1 3 5 9 → 467 | 468
(5 + 1) × (75 + 3) |
57 – 10 | — |
CV: 467 = 75 × (7 − 1) + 9 + 3 + 5 |
62 |
| 9 | GIANTPARK | PARTAKING
(2.5 seconds) |
67 – 10 | 72 |
