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Episode 1332
From Countdown
Episode 1332 was broadcast on 8 January 1993, as a semi-final of Championship of Champions VI.
Chris Waddington played Robert Teuton, with Chris Waddington winning 54 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Waddington | Score | Robert Teuton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GXDUEISWN | GUIDES | 0 – 7 | SWINGED | EXUDING | 7 |
| 2 | AIEVMPRLS | VAMPIRES | 8 – 15 | VAMPIRES | IMPALERS*, LEMPIRAS*, PALMIERS*, PREVAILS, PRIMEVAL | 15 |
| 3 | WRYOAEPGJ | POWER | 13 – 20 | POWER | ROPEWAY* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 6 2 2 9 4 → 656 | 656 ☓ | 13 – 20 | — |
CV: 656 = (75 − 2) × 9 − (6 − 4) ÷ 2 |
32 |
| 5 | OIATFVSCE | COSTIVE | 20 – 27 | AVOCETS | ACTIVES*, FACTIVE*, OCTAVES | 39 |
| 6 | GPHAEORNF | PROFANE | 27 – 27 | GRAPH | 46 | |
| 7 | IEASNRBRN | BANNERS | 34 – 34 | BANNERS | BARRENS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 5 7 4 3 → 113 | 113
25 × 4 + 10 + 3 |
44 – 44 | 113
25 × 4 + 10 + 3 |
|
63 |
| 9 | RELAPSING | SPANGLIER
(28 seconds) |
54 – 44 | 73 |
Notes
According to Waddington, the conundrum round was originally set with the answer as RELAPSING, to which he 'incorrectly' buzzed with the answer SPANGLIER. It was then discovered that the word was indeed valid, and so a retake was shot with the original intended answer as the scramble.
