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Episode 1517
From Countdown
Episode 1517 was broadcast on 25 March 1994, and was the second quarter-final of Series 27.
Gill Nickson played Daniel Simonis, with Daniel Simonis winning 45 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gill Nickson | Score | Daniel Simonis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RMEUDSONC | SCOURED | 0 – 8 | CONSUMED | CONSUMER | 8 |
| 2 | JHWBTIPOA | HABIT | 5 – 13 | HABIT | PHOBIA | 14 |
| 3 | EIBQVGEUH | BEIGE | 10 – 18 | BEIGE | VEGIE* | 19 |
| 4 | 25 4 9 7 3 4 → 880 | 879
4 × 25 × 9 − 7 × 3 |
17 – 25 | 879
4 × 25 × 9 − 7 × 3 |
CV: 880 = (25 × 9 − 4) × 4 − (7 − 3) |
29 |
| 5 | WTCFDAEIP | WAFTED | 23 – 31 | WAITED | DEPICT | 35 |
| 6 | TXUERMAYN | MEANT | 23 – 37 | MATURE | ANTRUM*, MANURE*, MARTEN*, NATURE, TAXMEN | 41 |
| 7 | TGNSTKIEA | SKATING | 23 – 45 | TANGIEST | 49 | |
| 8 | 100 10 10 4 9 9 → 787 | 787
(9 − 10 ÷ 10) × 100 − (9 + 4) |
33 – 45 | 791 |
|
59 |
| 9 | NYMANLILO | NOMINALLY
(4 seconds) |
43 – 45 | ☓
(2.75 seconds) |
69 |
