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Episode 1029

From Countdown

Episode 1029 was broadcast on 7 August 1990, as part of Series 20.

Dave Berry played Maurice Binks, with Maurice Binks winning 49 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Patrick Mower, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Dave Berry Score Maurice Binks Others Max.
1 FIKALETRM laiker ☓ 0 – 0 termal ☓ FARTLEK*, FLAKIER, FLAMIER*, MALTIER 7
2 AACRRHNBO BROACH 6 – 6 BROACH ANCHOR, ARCHON*, BRANCH, CARBON, HARBOR*, RANCOR* 13
3 SAGITUSHY GASSY 11 – 11 SHUTS SHIATSU* 20
4 75 50 100 4 9 7 → 230 230
100 + 75 + 50 + 9 − 4
21 – 21 230
100 + 75 + 50 + 9 − 4


30
5 AETSLNWSD SLANTED 28 – 28 SLANTED WETLANDS* 38
6 RIXATIGRO garrot ☓ 28 – 33 GROAT ARGOT*, RATIO*, TORII* 43
7 EEPMCJSPI PIECES 34 – 39 PIECES SPECIE* 49
8 50 1 10 3 2 10 → 579 579
(50 + 10 − 2) × 10 − 1
44 – 49 579
(50 + 10 − 2) × 10 − 1


59
9 eimnorsuv* 44 – 49 VERMINOUS 69