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Episode 1409
From Countdown
Episode 1409 was broadcast on 27 July 1993, as part of Series 26.
Ross Brennan played John Howell, with John Howell winning 53 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ross Brennan | Score | John Howell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOLRSHGES | HOLES | 0 – 6 | SHORES | EGOLESS*, GLOSSER | 7 |
| 2 | LAIRUTSQE | QUARTS | 6 – 12 | QUAILS | QUARTILES, REQUITALS* | 25 |
| 3 | AONDRYFAI | DAIRY | 11 – 17 | FAIRY | AFRAID*, FARINA*, INROAD*, ORDAIN, RADIAN* | 31 |
| 4 | 25 4 10 8 1 3 → 388 | 388 ☓ | 11 – 24 | 390
(1 + 3) × 4 × 25 − 10 |
CV: 388 = ((10 − 1) × 8 + 25) × 4 |
41 |
| 5 | TWOEADXLP | EXTOL | 11 – 30 | PLATED | TADPOLE | 48 |
| 6 | EAYTMRTEM | MATTER | 11 – 37 | AMMETER | METAMER* | 55 |
| 7 | EACSPRIGL | PRICES | 17 – 43 | PLIERS | CALIPERS*, GLACIERS, REPLICAS, SPIRACLE | 63 |
| 8 | 100 9 10 3 2 8 → 120 | 120
100 + 9 + 8 + 3 |
27 – 53 | 120
10 × 2 + 100 |
|
73 |
| 9 | TIGERBARN | BARTERING
(3 seconds) |
37 – 53 | 83 |
