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Episode 1056
From Countdown
Episode 1056 was broadcast on 13 September 1990, as part of Series 20.
Billy Ward played Beryl Sutherland, with Billy Ward winning 39 – 15. The Dictionary Corner guest was Frazer Hines, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Billy Ward | Score | Beryl Sutherland | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDFIEUZMS | SHIED | 5 – 0 | shade ☓ | MUDFISH* | 7 |
| 2 | PSPEOAVTI | PATIOS | 11 – 0 | STOPE | APPOSITE | 15 |
| 3 | LTSVUAIAR | RITUALS | 18 – 0 | TRAILS | TRAVAILS | 23 |
| 4 | 100 9 4 2 3 7 → 412 | 412
(100 + 3) × 4 |
28 – 10 | 412
100 × 4 + 9 + 3 |
|
33 |
| 5 | NCRIUANIB | URBAN | 33 – 15 | BRAIN | INCUBI*, NIACIN* | 39 |
| 6 | WGDDAEORD | WARDED | 39 – 15 | WAGER | DOWAGER, GODWARD*, WORDAGE* | 46 |
| 7 | NPSUELADE | unpleased ☓ | 39 – 15 | unpleased ☓ | DEPLANES*, UNSEALED | 54 |
| 8 | 50 4 2 6 2 3 → 769 | — | 39 – 15 | — |
Best: 768 = (50 × 2 − 4) × (6 + 2) |
61 |
| 9 | UNITGRIND | 39 – 15 | INTRUDING | 71 |
