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Episode 1077

From Countdown

Episode 1077 was broadcast on 11 January 1991, as part of Series 21.

Robert Houston played Jackie McLeod, with Jackie McLeod winning 52 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Robert Houston Score Jackie McLeod Others Max.
1 STGNWAIED WASTING 0 – 8 SWEATING SEDATING, STEADING* 8
2 BMAIETNDR TRAINED 7 – 15 BRAINED AMBIENT*, ANTBIRD*, BANDIER, DETRAIN*, MEDIANT*, MERANTI*, MINARET*, RAIMENT*, READMIT*, TRIBADE* 15
3 LSNKGOAUE LOUNGES 14 – 22 LOUNGES KALONGS*, LANGUES*, LEGUANS* 22
4 100 4 8 8 9 4 → 550 548
(9 − 4) × (100 + 8) + 8
21 – 22

CV: 550 = (100 + 8 + 8 ÷ 4) × (9 − 4)

32
5 DJPSAIEBN SPINED 21 – 29 BANDIES BASENJI*, BEDPANS* 39
6 FRSTTIEIS FITTERS 28 – 36 FITTERS RIFTIEST 47
7 PNWLEOENT TOWEL 28 – 42 LEPTON NEWTON, POTEEN, TOWNEE* 53
8 50 3 1 1 2 8 → 641 636
(8 − 1 − 1) × 2 × (50 + 3)
35 – 42

CV: 642 ☓ Best: 638 = (50 − 1) × (8 + 3 + 2) + 1

60
9 TONGVICAR 35 – 52 CAVORTING
(3 seconds)
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