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Episode 1046
From Countdown
Episode 1046 was broadcast on 30 August 1990, as part of Series 20.
Fiona Willis played Mary Andrews, with Fiona Willis winning 48 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Fiona Willis | Score | Mary Andrews | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YRAITSETG | GAITERS | 7 – 7 | GAITERS | STRATEGY* | 8 |
| 2 | GMRTOEAFR | GRAFTER | 14 – 7 | FARMER/MORTAR/FORAGE | REFORMAT* | 16 |
| 3 | SLCEAEBPL | PLEASE | 20 – 13 | CABLES | SCALPEL | 23 |
| 4 | 100 10 7 8 10 1 → 857 | 857
(100 + 7) × 8 + 1 |
30 – 13 | 860 |
|
33 |
| 5 | DDVOOANJR | DOOR | 30 – 18 | ADORN | DORADO, NARDOO* | 39 |
| 6 | QSZEICRAM | crazies ☓ | 30 – 18 | crazes/scream/crimes ☓5 | ARMIES*, CARIES*, CRAZES, CREAMS*, CRIMES, SCREAM | 45 |
| 7 | TDSNIEADX | DANDIEST | 38 – 26 | DANDIEST | 53 | |
| 8 | 100 8 7 10 2 6 → 101 | 101
100 + 8 − 7 |
48 – 36 | 101
100 + 8 − 7 |
|
63 |
| 9 | aaccdgins* | 48 – 46 | CASCADING
(4 seconds) |
73 |
