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Episode 1046

From Countdown

Episode 1046 was broadcast on 30 August 1990, as part of Series 20.

Fiona Willis played Mary Andrews, with Fiona Willis winning 48 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Fiona Willis Score Mary Andrews Others Max.
1 YRAITSETG GAITERS 7 – 7 GAITERS STRATEGY* 8
2 GMRTOEAFR GRAFTER 14 – 7 FARMER/MORTAR/FORAGE REFORMAT* 16
3 SLCEAEBPL PLEASE 20 – 13 CABLES SCALPEL 23
4 100 10 7 8 10 1 → 857 857
(100 + 7) × 8 + 1
30 – 13 860


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5 DDVOOANJR DOOR 30 – 18 ADORN DORADO, NARDOO* 39
6 QSZEICRAM crazies ☓ 30 – 18 crazes/scream/crimes ☓5 ARMIES*, CARIES*, CRAZES, CREAMS*, CRIMES, SCREAM 45
7 TDSNIEADX DANDIEST 38 – 26 DANDIEST 53
8 100 8 7 10 2 6 → 101 101
100 + 8 − 7
48 – 36 101
100 + 8 − 7


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9 aaccdgins* 48 – 46 CASCADING
(4 seconds)
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