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Episode 1199

From Countdown

Episode 1199 was broadcast on 31 December 1991, as part of Series 23.

Alan Harston played Stuart Torn, with Alan Harston winning 52 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Alan Harston Score Stuart Torn Others Max.
1 FDNESCBOA ABSCOND 7 – 7 ABSCOND BEACONS, CONFABS*, DEACONS 7
2 ZSGOENYIR GONERS 13 – 13 ROSING GROYNES*, IGNORES, REGIONS, SIGNORE*, SIGNORY*, SYRINGE, ZEROING, ZINGERS* 14
3 HTVAGLSEA HALTS 13 – 19 LATHES SALVAGE, VALETAS* 21
4 100 2 10 9 9 7 → 437 437
10 ÷ 2 × 100 − 9 × 7
23 – 19


31
5 MLSOEYRUD MODULES 30 – 19 MOULDY DELUSORY*, MOULDERS, REMOULDS, SMOULDER* 39
6 CWFEXLNAI LANCE 35 – 24 FINAL AXENIC*, FACILE*, FIANCE*, FINALE, FLAXEN, INWALE* 45
7 DVEEESGLA SLEEVED 42 – 24 SLEDGE SELVEDGE* 53
8 100 50 25 75 5 1 → 386 375 42 – 24 375

CV: 386 = (50 ÷ 25 + 75) × 5 + 1

63
9 NAKEDSCAR RANSACKED
(3.5 seconds)
52 – 24 73