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Episode 1518

From Countdown

Episode 1518 was broadcast on 28 March 1994, and was the third quarter-final of Series 27.

David Elias played Alan Ward, with David Elias winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David Elias Score Alan Ward Others Max.
1 SNPUETJNI punniest ☓ 0 – 7 PUNIEST PUNNETS, PUNTIES*, TENPINS*, TUNNIES*, UNSPENT* 7
2 YRDEAUEFV FEARED 6 – 13 FRAYED DEAFER*, DEFRAY, EVADER* 13
3 QRLEORLEM ROLLER 12 – 19 ROLLER 19
4 100 7 9 6 9 3 → 351 350 ☓ 12 – 19

CV: 351 = (100 + 9 + 7) × 3 + 9 − 6

29
5 SDPRAOEAS SPARED 18 – 25 PASSED PARADOSES 47
6 VSTIEARGT GRAVEST 25 – 32 GRAVEST VIRGATES 55
7 KWBTEUEMS SWEET 25 – 38 MUSKET BEMUSE*, BUSTEE* 61
8 100 1 6 4 1 8 → 955 955
(100 + 6) × (8 + 1) + 1
35 – 38


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9 ROSIEWORM WORRISOME
(13 seconds)
45 – 38 81