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Episode 1012
From Countdown
Episode 1012 was broadcast on 13 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Graham Pearson played Richard Hooke, with Richard Hooke winning 51 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Graham Pearson | Score | Richard Hooke | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSSAAASOE | GASSES | 6 – 6 | GASSES | 6 | |
| 2 | RVDOAENEI | VARIED | 12 – 12 | ORDAIN | ENDEAVOR | 14 |
| 3 | DRREAVFUQ | fader ☓ | 12 – 18 | QUAVER | FURRED* | 20 |
| 4 | 7 2 6 5 4 6 → 418 | 418
7 × 6 × 2 × 5 − (6 − 4) |
22 – 28 | 418
7 × 6 × 2 × 5 − (6 − 4) |
|
30 |
| 5 | FYCOOZLIN | FOLIO | 27 – 28 | floozy ☓ | COLONY*, OZONIC* | 36 |
| 6 | RHSAIGDIE | SHARED | 33 – 34 | SHARED | AIRSIDE*, DAIRIES*, DIARIES*, DIARISE*, DISHIER, DISHRAG*, SHADIER | 43 |
| 7 | TPCAIAOYM | TOPIC | 33 – 41 | TAPIOCA | APOMICT*, OPACITY*, POTAMIC | 50 |
| 8 | 50 8 6 1 2 5 → 741 | 740
(8 + 6 + 1) × 50 − 5 × 2 |
40 – 41 | 743 |
CV: 741 = (50 × 2 + 5) × (8 − 1) + 6 |
60 |
| 9 | aeilpsttu* | 40 – 51 | STIPULATE
(12 seconds) |
70 |
