Episode 1020
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Episode 1020 was broadcast on 25 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Kevin Roberts played Derek Coombs, with Derek Coombs winning 46 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin Roberts | Score | Derek Coombs | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWIEODLDI | IDOLISE | 7 – 0 | widdles ☓ | IDOLISED | 8 |
| 2 | JRCSEOELB | SCORE | 7 – 6 | CLOSER | CORBELS* | 15 |
| 3 | TCIESNAOR | SCANTIER | 7 – 24 | CREATIONS | NARCOTISE*, REACTIONS | 33 |
| 4 | 50 8 3 2 10 2 → 181 | 182 | 7 – 34 | 181
(50 + 8) × 3 + 10 ÷ 2 + 2 |
|
43 |
| 5 | NTGRIOEYD | GENTRY | 13 – 40 | DOTING | ERODING*, GOITRED*, GROINED*, IGNORED, REDOING*, RETYING*, TINDERY* | 50 |
| 6 | LWVEOZYIV | VOWEL | 18 – 40 | EVIL/VILE | LOVEY*, OLIVE*, VOILE* | 55 |
| 7 | RMRMEELER | REELER | 24 – 46 | REELER | 61 | |
| 8 | 25 8 9 2 2 5 → 771 | 771
(8 × 5 − 9) × 25 − (2 + 2) |
34 – 46 | — |
|
71 |
| 9 | SPROGNIFF | OFFSPRING
(11 seconds) |
44 – 46 | 81 |
