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Episode 1112
From Countdown
Episode 1112 was broadcast on 1 March 1991, as part of Series 21.
Gillian Tickle played Laurence Kiely, with Gillian Tickle winning 51 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Alexandra Clayton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gillian Tickle | Score | Laurence Kiely | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTPSEIOXW | POINTS | 6 – 0 | SPENT | POXIEST, TOWNIES | 7 |
| 2 | TYNSIATHE | SANITY | 12 – 6 | SANITY | HESITANT | 15 |
| 3 | CTPDAIAMI | adaptic ☓ | 12 – 12 | IMPACT | ADIPIC*, MADCAP* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 3 4 1 10 5 → 616 | 613
(5 + 1) × 4 × 25 + 3 + 10 |
19 – 19 | 613
(5 + 1) × 4 × 25 + 3 + 10 |
CV: 616 = (25 × 5 + 3 × 10 − 1) × 4 |
31 |
| 5 | SLDUAERFA | fardels ☓ | 19 – 19 | lauders ☓ | EARFULS, FERULAS*, RADULAE*, REFUSAL | 38 |
| 6 | TSYGOIEMQ | EGOIST | 25 – 19 | MOIST | EGOTISM | 45 |
| 7 | TFZSNOIIA | FAINTS | 31 – 19 | SAINT | FINITO*, ISATIN* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 7 9 5 10 5 → 752 | 752
75 × 10 + 9 − 7 |
41 – 29 | 752
75 × 10 + 9 − 7 |
|
61 |
| 9 | PEXISEVEN | EXPENSIVE
(1.25 seconds) |
51 – 29 | 71 |
