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Episode 1170
From Countdown
Episode 1170 was broadcast on 21 August 1991, as part of Series 22.
Thelma Bell played Jim Saunders, with Thelma Bell winning 48 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Thelma Bell | Score | Jim Saunders | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDAOLXETD | TODDLE | 6 – 6 | TODDLE | LOATHED | 7 |
| 2 | WASOMIQYD | DAISY | 11 – 11 | MAIDS | DISMAY, MIAOWS*, MIDWAY*, WISDOM* | 13 |
| 3 | HSUARSCIE | CRASHES | 18 – 18 | CRUISES | CASHIERS, CHASSEUR*, SHAURIES* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 1 9 8 4 1 → 689 | 690
(8 − 1) × 100 − (9 + 1) |
25 – 25 | 690
(8 − 1) × 100 − (9 + 1) |
CV: 689 = (8 − 1) × (100 − 1) − 4 |
31 |
| 5 | NOSAYETPG | gestapo ☓ | 25 – 32 | POSTAGE | NOSEGAY, ONSTAGE*, TANGOES*, TEAPOYS | 38 |
| 6 | RFWIEULRE | furrel ☓ | 25 – 39 | FERRULE | 45 | |
| 7 | DIBECAVDI | ADVICE | 31 – 45 | DIVIDE | ABIDED*, CADDIE* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 4 8 4 5 1 → 792 | 795
(4 ÷ 4 + 1) × 8 × 50 − 5 |
38 – 45 | — |
CV: 792 = 4 × 4 × 50 − 8 |
61 |
| 9 | HITGNOMES | SOMETHING
(2.5 seconds) |
48 – 45 | 71 |
