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Episode 965
From Countdown
Episode 965 was broadcast on 7 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Roger Smith played Linda Keen, with Linda Keen winning 48 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Roger Smith | Score | Linda Keen | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LNTUEIGLV | TELLING | 7 – 7 | TELLING | ELUTING | 7 |
| 2 | CRAOUSFCI | CURIOS | 13 – 7 | SCARF | CARIOUS, CURIOSA* | 14 |
| 3 | RTETAEDGR | TREATED | 20 – 14 | GREATER | GARTERED, TARGETED | 22 |
| 4 | 75 1 10 5 7 4 → 823 | 827 | 20 – 24 | 823
(75 x (10 + 1)) - (7 - 5) |
|
32 |
| 5 | XYOESPDAT | POSTED | 26 – 30 | DESPOT | TEAPOYS* | 39 |
| 6 | DYDOEISMB | BODIES | 32 – 30 | BODES | DISEMBODY | 57 |
| 7 | WLSAEIHTR | WAITERS | 32 – 38 | WHISTLER | 65 | |
| 8 | 100 2 3 8 4 6 → 241 | 244 | 32 – 48 | 241
(2 x 100) + (8 x 4) + 6 + 3 |
|
75 |
| 9 | WINTERNUT | 32 – 48 | UNWRITTEN | 85 |
