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Episode 1001
From Countdown
Episode 1001 was broadcast on 29 March 1990, and was the second semi-final of Series 19.
Elaine Newcombe played Michael Wareham, with Michael Wareham winning 48 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Elaine Newcombe | Score | Michael Wareham | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DBTRUOALE | TROUBLED | 8 – 0 | OBTRUDE | LABOURED, OBDURATE | 8 |
| 2 | MRRTAIRCA | ARIA | 8 – 5 | CARAT | TRAMCAR* | 15 |
| 3 | XDSDEIUBI | BUSIED | 8 – 12 | BUDDIES | BIDDIES | 22 |
| 4 | 50 25 2 4 5 1 → 565 | 575 | 8 – 17 | 571
(2 × 5 + 1) × 50 + 25 − 4 |
CV: 565 = (50 + 4) × 2 × 5 + 25 |
32 |
| 5 | TVDEIRELP | DEPRIVE | 15 – 24 | REPLIED | DELIVER*, PERLITE*, RELIVED*, REPTILE*, REVILED, RIVETED*, TRIPLED* | 39 |
| 6 | TRPNOOYZE | POETRY | 15 – 31 | ENTROPY | PROZONE* | 46 |
| 7 | LLLAOSWGA | GALLOWS | 22 – 38 | GALLOWS | 53 | |
| 8 | 100 5 10 7 6 2 → 824 | 824
(10 − 7 + 100) × (6 + 2) |
32 – 38 | 823 |
|
63 |
| 9 | SCOTSGENI | 32 – 48 | COSSETING
(5 seconds) |
73 |
