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Episode 1621
From Countdown
Episode 1621 was broadcast on 16 February 1995, as part of Series 29.
Darren Shacklady played Tony David, with Darren Shacklady winning 69 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.
Darren achieved what is believed to be the show's first ever perfect game.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Darren Shacklady | Score | Tony David | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRCOIOYPD | DROOPY | 6 – 6 | DROOPY | 6 | |
| 2 | SRIATECIT | CRISTATE | 14 – 6 | RACIEST | ARTISTIC, CITRATES*, SCATTIER | 14 |
| 3 | VSLAOUWAF | AVOWALS | 21 – 6 | FOULS | 21 | |
| 4 | 75 5 8 2 10 4 → 607 | 607
75 × 8 + 5 + 2 |
31 – 16 | 607
75 × 8 + 5 + 2 |
|
31 |
| 5 | XSIICDUSG | DISCUS | 37 – 22 | DISCUS | 37 | |
| 6 | VJMAEAFGD | DAMAGE | 43 – 22 | FAMED | 43 | |
| 7 | TBOMATWIG | GAMBIT | 49 – 28 | GAMBIT | WOMBAT | 49 |
| 8 | 50 2 5 1 10 9 → 700 | 700
(9 + 5) × 50 |
59 – 38 | 700
(9 + 5) × 50 |
|
59 |
| 9 | IFRIEDTOM | MORTIFIED
(1.25 seconds) |
69 – 38 | 69 |
