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Episode 1605
From Countdown
Episode 1605 was broadcast on 25 January 1995, as part of Series 29.
John Wheeldon played David Aldridge, with David Aldridge winning 62 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Wheeldon | Score | David Aldridge | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RZDLAEITA | TRAILED | 7 – 7 | TRAILED | LAZARET, RADIATE, TRIALED* | 7 |
2 | LDNEOPTLE | POLLED | 13 – 13 | POLLED | PENTODE* | 14 |
3 | TXMDOEOIS | OXIDES | 19 – 19 | MOOTED | DOOMIEST*, MOODIEST, SODOMITE | 22 |
4 | 50 6 5 7 5 1 → 592 | 593 | 19 – 29 | 592
(5 + 6) × 50 + (1 + 5) × 7 |
|
32 |
5 | DUBOGHANO | ABOUND | 25 – 35 | ABOUND | BANDOG*, GOONDA*, UNHOOD* | 38 |
6 | AEIOCSLFR | FROLICS | 32 – 42 | FROLICS | ALFRESCO, CALORIES, CARIOLES*, FOCALISE, FORESAIL* | 46 |
7 | CSNEAJWTE | STANCE | 38 – 42 | SWEAT | CETANES, TENACES | 53 |
8 | 25 100 8 9 10 1 → 890 | 890
9 × 100 − 10 |
48 – 52 | 890
9 × 100 − 10 |
|
63 |
9 | REGALHIND | 48 – 62 | HERALDING
(3 seconds) |
73 |