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Episode 1390
From Countdown
Episode 1390 was broadcast on 31 March 1993, and was the first semi-final of Series 25.
Noel Turner played Don Reid, with Don Reid winning 56 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Noel Turner | Score | Don Reid | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRAEWKGOY | WAGERS | 6 – 6 | WAGERS | GAWKERS* | 7 |
| 2 | DANLIVEMP | IMPALED | 13 – 13 | IMPALED | IMPANEL*, MANIPLE*, PLAINED* | 14 |
| 3 | CRQAOETRS | CREATORS | 21 – 21 | REACTORS | 22 | |
| 4 | 75 9 1 9 3 8 → 642 | 641 | 21 – 31 | 642
(75 + 3) × 8 + 9 + 9 − 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | HINRATEZD | HAIRNET | 28 – 38 | HANDIER | DETRAIN*, THERIAN*, TRAINED | 39 |
| 6 | LBSOAUCPE | CAPSULE | 35 – 38 | BLOUSE | PLACEBOS | 47 |
| 7 | RIHETRSON | HORNIEST | 43 – 46 | NORTHERS | HERITORS*, INTRORSE*, THORNIER | 55 |
| 8 | 100 25 3 3 4 2 → 757 | 753
(2 × 3 + 4) × (100 − 25) + 3 |
50 – 46 | 754 ☓ |
CV: 757 = (100 + 25) × 3 × 2 + 3 + 4 |
65 |
| 9 | LOUSYDIET | 50 – 56 | TEDIOUSLY
(4 seconds) |
75 |
