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Episode 1115
From Countdown
Episode 1115 was broadcast on 6 March 1991, as part of Series 21.
Penny Downer played Lew Schwarz, with Lew Schwarz winning 44 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Penny Downer | Score | Lew Schwarz | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LJGHIAUPE | LAUGH | 5 – 5 | PHIAL | PLAGUE | 6 |
| 2 | WXTEODEBD | BOXED | 10 – 10 | BOWED | DETOXED* | 13 |
| 3 | SSCDEEIOW | DISCOES | 10 – 18 | DIOCESES | 21 | |
| 4 | 2 3 10 4 8 8 → 784 | 785
(4 x 8 x 25) - (10 - 3 + 8) |
17 – 25 | 785
(4 x 8 x 25) - (10 - 3 + 8) |
CV: 784 = ((4 x 25) - (10 - 8)) x 8 |
31 |
| 5 | STLAEVOLG | ovates ☓ | 17 – 31 | VALETS | VOLTAGES | 39 |
| 6 | CDRPIEATE | depricate ☓ | 17 – 38 | PEATIER | PREDICATE | 57 |
| 7 | RGSOEMIPK | IMPOSE | 23 – 44 | SIMPER | IRKSOME*, PORGIES*, PORKIES*, PROMISE, SMOKIER* | 64 |
| 8 | 100 1 5 1 7 3 → 366 | 365
((100 - 7 - 1) x (5 - 1)) - 3 |
30 – 44 | — |
CV: 366 = ((3 + 1) x 100) - ((7 x 5) - 1) |
74 |
| 9 | SOONREKED | SNOOKERED
(19.75 seconds) |
40 – 44 | 84 |
