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Episode 1137
From Countdown
Episode 1137 was broadcast on 5 July 1991, as part of Series 22.
Una Szewc played John Shock, with John Shock winning 55 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Una Szewc | Score | John Shock | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPEARNETN | CANTER | 0 – 8 | ENTRANCE | 8 | |
| 2 | GDABATREI | BADGER | 0 – 15 | BRIGADE | ABRIDGE, BRAAIED*, DIBATAG*, GRADATE*, RADIATE, TRIBADE* | 15 |
| 3 | HRUEYVIOG | ROUGH | 0 – 21 | VOYEUR | ROUGHIE | 22 |
| 4 | 25 8 10 5 6 6 → 236 | 236
25 × 10 − (8 + 6) |
10 – 31 | 236
25 × 10 − (8 + 6) |
|
32 |
| 5 | STLEASSET | TASSELS | 10 – 49 | TASTELESS | STATELESS | 50 |
| 6 | MFOGIECLR | RECOIL | 16 – 49 | GRIME | COMFIER | 57 |
| 7 | VSTIADOIK | DAVITS | 22 – 55 | AVOIDS | AIKIDO*, DIVOTS*, IDIOTS*, TAIKOS*, TIKIAS*, VODKAS* | 63 |
| 8 | 100 5 4 6 10 4 → 332 | 340
(5 − (6 − 4)) × 100 + 10 × 4 |
27 – 55 | 334 ☓ |
CV: 332 = (100 − (10 + 6 + 5 − 4)) × 4 |
73 |
| 9 | EARRACKET | racketeer ☓
(2.25 seconds) |
27 – 55 | racetrack ☓
(22.25 seconds) |
CARETAKER | 83 |
