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Episode 1338
From Countdown
Episode 1338 was broadcast on 18 January 1993, as part of Series 25.
Mike Drew played John Curtis, with Mike Drew winning 41 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mike Drew | Score | John Curtis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNDIOTAWV | BANDIT | 6 – 6 | BANDIT | BANDITO* | 7 |
| 2 | RILOXMESA | mailers ☓ | 6 – 12 | SAILOR | MORALISE* | 15 |
| 3 | DFMEUDPEL | PUDDLE | 12 – 18 | FUDDLE/PUDDLE/MUDDLE | DEPLUMED* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 10 3 2 7 4 → 493 | 492 ☓ | 12 – 23 | 487
((4 + 2) x 75) + (3 x 10) + 7 |
CV: 493 = (7 x 75) - ((10 - 2) x 4) |
33 |
| 5 | SDAENOGET | DONATES | 19 – 30 | DOTAGES | GOATEES, NEGATED, NEGATES | 40 |
| 6 | JTSAEOWHQ | WASTE | 24 – 30 | wheats ☓ | SWATHE* | 46 |
| 7 | SAPONEGYI | SOAPING | 31 – 30 | SPONGY | AGONIES*, AGONISE*, ESPYING*, NOSEGAY*, PIGEONS, SPAYING* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 9 8 10 5 1 → 761 | 762 | 31 – 40 | 761
(10 x 75) + ((9 + 8) - 5 - 1) |
|
63 |
| 9 | WORDFADER | FORWARDED
(5 seconds) |
41 – 40 | forwarder ☓
(4 seconds) |
73 |
