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Episode 1023
From Countdown
Episode 1023 was broadcast on 30 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Marguerite Moulding played Gordon Foy, with Gordon Foy winning 66 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Marguerite Moulding | Score | Gordon Foy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPNEOGISF | FOXING | 0 – 8 | EXPOSING | 8 | |
| 2 | OEDSMNOPO | SPOONED | 7 – 15 | SPOONED | SNOOPED* | 15 |
| 3 | CVDIOVREB | COVER | 12 – 15 | curbed ☓ | DIVORCE, OVERBID | 22 |
| 4 | 100 6 8 7 10 2 → 855 | 855
100 × 8 + 10 × 6 − (7 − 2) |
22 – 25 | 855
(100 + 6) × 8 + 7 |
|
32 |
| 5 | DLCSIOEWT | WILTED | 22 – 32 | DELICTS | CITOLES*, COLDEST*, SCOWLED*, WILDEST* | 39 |
| 6 | IEMTRATPH | HATTER | 22 – 39 | PRIMATE | TERAPHIM* | 47 |
| 7 | EEARDYLSR | LEADERS | 29 – 46 | RELAYED | DELAYERS | 55 |
| 8 | 75 10 2 6 9 4 → 292 | 292
75 × 4 − (6 + 2) |
39 – 56 | 292
75 × 4 + 2 − 10 |
|
65 |
| 9 | defiijstu* | 39 – 66 | JUSTIFIED
(2 seconds) |
75 |
