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Episode 1081
From Countdown
Episode 1081 was broadcast on 17 January 1991, as part of Series 21.
Malcolm Mackinnon played Marion Montgomery, with Malcolm Mackinnon winning 50 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Hayley Mills, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Malcolm Mackinnon | Score | Marion Montgomery | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSNYEIADC | CANDIES | 7 – 7 | CANDIES | CYANIDES | 8 |
| 2 | SMSPEIOTB | IMPOSES | 14 – 7 | SPITES | IMPOSTS*, MISSTEP*, MOPIEST*, POSTIES*, SOMITES* | 15 |
| 3 | GNSHFAUEI | SHEAFING | 22 – 7 | FUSING | 23 | |
| 4 | 75 7 10 1 1 10 → 550 | 549 | 22 – 17 | 550
(75 − (1 + 1) × 10) × 10 |
|
33 |
| 5 | GWPMOAILR | GRAIL | 27 – 22 | GROWL | AIRGLOW* | 40 |
| 6 | LSGREAEHT | LARGEST | 34 – 29 | HALTERS | HALTERES, LEATHERS | 48 |
| 7 | VCSRAIUQI | VICARS | 40 – 29 | SCAR | 54 | |
| 8 | 25 2 8 10 9 1 → 491 | 491
10 × 2 × 25 − 9 |
50 – 39 | 491
10 × 2 × 25 − 9 |
|
64 |
| 9 | VEGANLIZA | 50 – 39 | evangelize ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
GALVANIZE | 74 |
