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Episode 1161
From Countdown
Episode 1161 was broadcast on 8 August 1991, as part of Series 22.
Jonathan Gresty played Jon Owens, with Jon Owens winning 41 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Alexandra Clayton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jonathan Gresty | Score | Jon Owens | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OBALEPYPA | APPEAL | 6 – 0 | OPAL | PAYABLE | 7 |
| 2 | SORJEAQID | ROADIES | 13 – 0 | RAIDS | RADIOES* | 14 |
| 3 | EGTANSUIC | SEATING | 20 – 7 | CASTING | SAUTEING | 22 |
| 4 | 100 10 1 4 10 4 → 654 | 655 | 20 – 17 | 654
(10 − 1 + 100) × (10 − 4) |
|
32 |
| 5 | ORELISDSE | DESIRES | 20 – 25 | SOLDIERS | 40 | |
| 6 | ORTULNAEO | ortelan ☓ | 20 – 31 | TOOLER | NEUTRAL*, ORTOLAN, TORULAE* | 47 |
| 7 | DTDAEIRUZ | TIRADE | 26 – 31 | DATED | AUDITED*, AZURITE*, DEUTZIA | 54 |
| 8 | 75 2 9 7 5 1 → 663 | 663
75 × 9 − (7 + 5) |
36 – 41 | 663
75 × 9 − (7 + 5) |
|
64 |
| 9 | NEATLYRIC | ☓
(29.25 seconds) |
36 – 41 | internally ☓
(27.5 seconds) |
CERTAINLY | 74 |
