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Episode 1026

From Countdown

Episode 1026 was broadcast on 2 August 1990, as part of Series 20.

Alan Harris played Maurice Binks, with Maurice Binks winning 35 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Alan Harris Score Maurice Binks Others Max.
1 NWPMUIAHO WIMP 4 – 0 whimp ☓ AMINO*, HUMAN, MIAOW*, OPIUM*, PIANO, WHAUP*, WOMAN 5
2 IEBYLRLZG GRILL 4 – 6 GRILLE LEGIBLY* 12
3 CVLAIDESD CAVILS 4 – 13 SCALDED ADVICES*, ADVISED*, CADDIES, LADDIES*, VESICAL* 19
4 75 50 9 10 1 4 → 966 966
(9 + 4) × 75 − (10 − 1)
14 – 23 966
(9 + 4) × 75 − (10 − 1)


29
5 UEGFBDRTC BRUTE 14 – 29 BUDGET CURBED*, TRUDGE*, TURFED* 35
6 PSSJSAIEP PASSES 20 – 35 PASSES ASEPSIS* 42
7 AUNDMDYQA maundy ☓ 20 – 35 maundy ☓ ADMAN*, DANDY*, MUDDY 47
8 100 6 6 4 7 1 → 996 996
(100 − 1) × (6 + 4) + 6
30 – 35 998


57
9 OUTLAPPED 30 – 35 POPULATED 67