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Episode 990

From Countdown

Episode 990 was broadcast on 14 March 1990, as part of Series 19.

Eva Joseph played Iqbal Hussein, with Iqbal Hussein winning 51 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Eva Joseph Score Iqbal Hussein Others Max.
1 RLTOAETRL RATTLER 7 – 7 RATTLER REALTOR*, RELATOR*, TROLLER* 7
2 GQSTLIIUA TAGS 7 – 13 QUILTS SILIQUA* 14
3 PDXEIAFNP NAPPED 13 – 19 NIPPED APPENDIX* 22
4 25 8 9 10 5 7 → 375 375
(10 + 5) × 25
23 – 29 375
(10 + 5) × 25


32
5 VSIEBSYSI VIBES 28 – 34 VIBES IBISES* 38
6 DFTOOANSI STAND 33 – 39 STOOD FANTODS, STIFADO* 45
7 LTJTAOIKW TOTAL 38 – 44 TOTAL KILOWATT* 53
8 50 6 5 6 1 10 → 368 366 38 – 51 367
(50 + 10 + 1) × 6 + 6 − 5

CV: 367/369 Best: 368 = (50 × (6 × 6 + 1) − 10) ÷ 5

63
9 cehiorrst* 38 – 51
(1 second)
CHORISTER 73