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Episode 954
From Countdown
Episode 954 was broadcast on 23 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Bob Holt played Joan Orchard, with Joan Orchard winning 29 - 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ernie Wise, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Holt | Score | Joan Orchard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PDVIAUNNB | inane ☓ | 0 – 5 | DIVAN | INDUNA*, UNBIND*, UNPAID | 6 |
| 2 | MTJIEUDKS | TIMED | 0 – 11 | MISTED | DEMIST*, DEMITS*, DUTIES*, KISMET*, KUMITE*, MUSKET, SKITED*, SUITED*, TEDIUM*, TUSKED* | 12 |
| 3 | GMRIOETTI | GRIME | 5 – 11 | gromet ☓ | GOITRE* | 18 |
| 4 | 25 2 10 4 5 1 → 616 | 615
((4 + 1) x 5 x 25) - 10 |
12 – 11 | 612 |
CV: 616 = (((5 x 25) - 1) x (10 / 2)) - 4 |
28 |
| 5 | DLPUAECID | PLACID | 18 – 17 | PLACED | DECIDUAL* | 36 |
| 6 | EOORLTEAY | LOOTER | 24 – 23 | TOOLER | AREOLE*, EATERY*, ELYTRA*, LYRATE*, OLEATE*, RELATE, REALTY, RETOOL*, ROOTLE* | 42 |
| 7 | STWIOEQLZ | stool ☓ | 24 – 29 | LOWEST | ZLOTIES* | 49 |
| 8 | 25 50 75 100 10 2 → 618 | 621 ☓ | 24 – 29 | 615 ☓ |
CV: 618 = ((100 - 75) x 25) - ((50 / 10) + 2) |
59 |
| 9 | ICOUNTBAD | 24 – 29 | ABDUCTION | 69 |
