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Episode 1149
From Countdown
Episode 1149 was broadcast on 23 July 1991, as part of Series 22.
David Webb played Anne Lyng, with David Webb winning 53 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Webb | Score | Anne Lyng | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGAQIPVEL | PLAIT | 5 – 5 | VALET | GELATI*, GLAIVE*, LIGATE, PIGLET* | 6 |
| 2 | IEADRXNWE | WEARIED | 12 – 5 | WARDEN/WANDER | INDEXER*, WIDENER* | 13 |
| 3 | YFIKSADPE | SPADE | 12 – 11 | SPAYED | KEYPADS* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 6 1 10 7 6 → 288 | 289
(6 + 6) × 25 − 10 − 1 |
19 – 11 | 281 |
CV: 288 = (6 + 6) × (25 − 1) |
30 |
| 5 | UOANYCLHI | HALCYON | 26 – 11 | LAUNCH | INOCULA* | 37 |
| 6 | TZIGRESLA | REALIST | 33 – 18 | LIGATES | GLARIEST*, GLAZIERS | 45 |
| 7 | EUOSHWTSA | HOUSES | 33 – 25 | WASHOUT | OUTWASHES | 63 |
| 8 | 100 6 5 6 7 4 → 892 | 892
(5 + 4) × 100 − 7 − 6 ÷ 6 |
43 – 25 | 894 |
|
73 |
| 9 | CITYBONES | OBSCENITY
(5 seconds) |
53 – 25 | 83 |
