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Episode 1009
From Countdown
Episode 1009 was broadcast on 10 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Malti Vasudevan played Andrea Parker, with Andrea Parker winning 38 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Malti Vasudevan | Score | Andrea Parker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCROEKSAT | ROCKETS | 0 – 8 | CROAKERS | CREATORS, REACTORS, TRACKERS | 8 |
| 2 | RJVIEARTI | TEAR | 0 – 13 | RIVET | RIVIERA | 15 |
| 3 | PWMDAIAAQ | PAID | 4 – 17 | MAID | AAPA*, ADMI*, AIDA*, AMID*, DAMP, DWAM*, PAMA*, WADA*, WADI* | 19 |
| 4 | 100 75 3 5 5 2 → 741 | 744
(5 + 5) × 75 − 3 × 2 |
11 – 17 | 742 ☓ |
CV: 741 = (100 + 2) × (5 + 3) − 75 |
29 |
| 5 | LFSGLIEAL | FLAILS | 17 – 17 | GALES | ILLEGALS* | 37 |
| 6 | FRSTEAIOT | TRAITS | 23 – 23 | TREATS | ARTIEST*, ARTISTE, ATTIRES*, FAIREST*, FATTIER, FATTIES*, FITTERS*, FORTIES*, RATITES*, ROTATES*, STRIATE*, TASTIER, TITFERS*, TOASTER*, TOASTIE* | 44 |
| 7 | SCYEAOZCL | CLOSE | 28 – 28 | LAZES | CALYCES* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 9 10 1 2 6 → 902 | 902 ☓ | 28 – 38 | 902
(10 + 9 − 1) × 50 + 2 |
|
61 |
| 9 | UGLYHINTS | 28 – 38 | UNSIGHTLY | 71 |
