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Episode 1470
From Countdown
Episode 1470 was broadcast on 19 January 1994, as part of Series 27.
David Elias played Marcia Holmans, with David Elias winning 65 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Elias | Score | Marcia Holmans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QLFIAENSG | LEAFING | 7 – 0 | FLINGS | FINAGLES | 8 |
| 2 | ROSENYODA | YONDER | 13 – 6 | ADORNS | NARDOOS*, NOYADES* | 15 |
| 3 | RSTOIERPW | PIERROTS | 21 – 6 | ROISTER | SPORTIER* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 75 8 6 5 1 → 996 | 1000
(6 + 5 − 1) × 100 |
28 – 6 | 984 |
CV: 996 = (100 + 75 − 8 − 1) × 6 |
33 |
| 5 | DSGOAOZDE | GOOSED | 34 – 12 | DOSAGE | OGDOADS | 40 |
| 6 | TPNIEIPTW | TIPPET | 40 – 18 | TIPPET | NITWIT* | 46 |
| 7 | CEJAGRELU | GLARE | 45 – 18 | — | LEAGUER | 53 |
| 8 | 75 9 7 6 2 1 → 193 | 193
2 × 75 + 9 × (5 − 1) + 7 |
55 – 28 | 193
75 × 2 + 7 × 5 + 9 − 1 |
|
63 |
| 9 | ALIENBUDI | INAUDIBLE
(25.75 seconds) |
65 – 28 | 73 |
