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Episode 974
From Countdown
Episode 974 was broadcast on 20 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Mark Cooper played John Morrissey, with John Morrissey winning 42 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Mark Cooper | Score | John Morrissey | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LSSIABENN | nibless ☓ | 0 – 6 | SALINE | LESBIANS | 8 |
2 | LMLIEPDEO | LIMPED | 6 – 12 | POLLED | IMPELLED | 16 |
3 | HTYEOSAMG | SHAME | 6 – 19 | HOSTAGE | 23 | |
4 | 50 5 1 4 2 2 → 305 | 305
((4 + 2) x 50) + 5 |
16 – 29 | 305
((4 + 2) x 50) + 5 |
|
33 |
5 | TNXEUORKE | ROUTE | 21 – 29 | retune ☓ | EXEUNT*, EXTERN*, KETONE*, NEUTER, TENURE, TUREEN* | 39 |
6 | SDLDOEAVT | SOLVED | 27 – 35 | SLATED | SOLVATED | 47 |
7 | RQCNAIIEF | FANCIER | 34 – 42 | FANCIER | 54 | |
8 | 75 10 4 4 9 1 → 189 | 206 | 34 – 42 | — |
CV: 189 = ((4 - 1) x 75) - (4 x 9) |
64 |
9 | aeeipprst* | appetise ☓
(10 seconds) |
34 – 42 | APPETISER | 74 |