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Episode 1128
From Countdown
Episode 1128 was broadcast on 25 March 1991, and was the third quarter-final of Series 21.
Adam Simmons played Barry Grossman, with Barry Grossman winning 60 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Adam Simmons | Score | Barry Grossman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCFEIGSEL | fleecings ☓ | 0 – 0 | fleecings ☓ | FEELINGS, FLEECING | 8 |
| 2 | GCMABILAW | CLAW | 0 – 7 | MAGICAL | CAMBIAL*, MAILBAG* | 15 |
| 3 | RFOABDETG | BOATED | 0 – 14 | FORBADE | ABORTED, FORAGED*, GRAFTED | 22 |
| 4 | 25 100 5 6 9 3 → 503 | 503
5 × 100 + 3 |
10 – 24 | 503
5 × 100 + 3 |
|
32 |
| 5 | YZPORESTP | STOPPER | 17 – 31 | STOPPER | POPSTER*, PYROPES*, STROPPY, TOPPERS* | 39 |
| 6 | HRSGIOSCA | SCARS | 17 – 37 | CORGIS | COARSISH* | 47 |
| 7 | KXSEIDELA | EXILES | 23 – 43 | LADIES | LAKESIDE* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 3 6 7 8 7 → 461 | 457 | 23 – 50 | 459
25 × 6 × 3 + 8 + 7 ÷ 7 |
CV: 461 = (25 + 8 − 7) × 3 × 6 − 7 |
65 |
| 9 | NASTYULCH | 23 – 60 | STAUNCHLY
(16.75 seconds) |
75 |
