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Episode 960

From Countdown

Episode 960 was broadcast on 31 January 1990, as part of Series 19.

Betty Dutton played Maureen Harmer, with Maureen Harmer winning 35 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Betty Dutton Score Maureen Harmer Others Max.
1 LBESFUMNI FUMBLES 7 – 7 FUMBLES BLUEFINS* 8
2 RLSEATTUV TREATS 13 – 13 LATTER LUSTRATE*, VAULTERS 16
3 WRARDOANT DRAW 13 – 18 AWARD WARRANT 23
4 25 1 2 2 8 10 → 896 885 13 – 18 899 ☓

CV: 896 = ((10 + 8) × 25 − 2) × 2

33
5 CSHOAGCIH SHAG 17 – 22 GASH CHICHA* 39
6 CGEFORSES FORGES 23 – 28 FORGES FRESCOES* 47
7 TDRIAAYTL DIRTY 23 – 35 TARDILY RATTILY*, TARTILY* 54
8 50 75 10 8 6 2 → 867 23 – 35 856

CV: 867 = (10 + 6) × 50 + 75 − 8

64
9 THREECARD 23 – 35 CHARTERED 74