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Episode 1038
From Countdown
Episode 1038 was broadcast on 20 August 1990, as part of Series 20.
Stephen Mack played Iris Denon, with Stephen Mack winning 53 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Mack | Score | Iris Denon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RETIHEDTD | DITHERED | 8 – 8 | DITHERED | 8 | |
| 2 | GGBSUEAYN | BUNGS | 8 – 14 | GAUGES | BUNYAS*, GANGUE*, GUNGES*, SNAGGY*, UNEASY* | 14 |
| 3 | QUKPATOCL | QUACK | 13 – 19 | QUACK | PUTLOCK* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 4 7 6 6 3 → 625 | 625
(6 × 3 + 7) × 25 |
23 – 29 | 625
(4 × 6 + 7 − 6) × 25 |
|
31 |
| 5 | DXGSIEITV | VISITED | 30 – 29 | DIGITS | 38 | |
| 6 | NABILADES | BLADES | 36 – 35 | BLINDS | BANDIES, DENIALS, DISABLE*, INDABAS*, LESBIAN*, NAIADES* | 45 |
| 7 | RRMMAIERE | MERRIER | 43 – 42 | MERRIER | 52 | |
| 8 | 75 25 9 7 6 10 → 668 | 668
75 × 9 − 7 |
53 – 42 | 670 |
|
62 |
| 9 | THORNLYER | 53 – 42 | NORTHERLY | 72 |
