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Episode 1106

From Countdown

Episode 1106 was broadcast on 21 February 1991, as part of Series 21.

Gillian Tickle played Barry Grossman, with Gillian Tickle winning 54 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Alexandra Clayton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Gillian Tickle Score Barry Grossman Others Max.
1 LDCGEOEDT LODGED 6 – 6 CODDLE DECODE, GELDED*, LEDGED*, TODDLE* 6
2 DEIKRGBIE BRIDGE 12 – 12 BRIDGE BIRDIE*, BREDIE*, BRIDIE*, EDGIER*, KIERIE* 12
3 NPNRAOEYL PLANNER 19 – 12 PLAYER ANNOYER*, PLENARY*, PRONELY 19
4 25 2 8 7 9 2 → 231 231
25 × 9 + 8 − 2
29 – 22 231
25 × 9 + 8 − 2


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5 WSYHAPEAC PEACHY 35 – 28 CASHEW APACHES 36
6 FLJSIIETN ENLIST 41 – 28 finites ☓ LINIEST*, LINTIES* 43
7 OARHQDRSI HORRID 47 – 34 HORRID HAIRDOS 50
8 50 3 5 4 6 6 → 866 862
(3 × 4 + 5) × 50 + 6 + 6
54 – 41 862
(6 + 6 + 5) × 50 + 3 × 4

CV: 866 = 6 × 3 × 50 − (6 × 5 + 4)

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9 INFLOGLOW 54 – 51 FOLLOWING
(1.5 seconds)
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