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Episode 1069
From Countdown
Episode 1069 was broadcast on 1 January 1991, and was the second quarter-final of Championship of Champions V.
Gino Corr played Jonathan Anstey, with Gino Corr winning 57 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gino Corr | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRRNAEAJM | SEAMAN | 6 – 6 | REARMS | ARENAS*, MARRAS*, REMANS*, SNARER* | 6 |
| 2 | DYLDOEADI | ADDLED | 12 – 12 | DEADLY | DIDDLE*, DODDLE*, EIDOLA*, LADDIE*, LIDDED*, LOADED* | 12 |
| 3 | LSBHEOIZE | BELIES | 18 – 18 | BEZELS | OBELIZES | 20 |
| 4 | 100 10 10 4 8 3 → 313 | 313
(100 + 4) × 3 + 10 ÷ 10 |
28 – 28 | 313
(100 + 4) × 3 + 10 ÷ 10 |
|
30 |
| 5 | GRSGPAAID | GRASP | 28 – 34 | RAPIDS | PADRIS*, PAGRIS*, PRASAD*, SAGGAR*, SPARID* | 36 |
| 6 | CDDSIAOBI | CADDIS | 34 – 34 | biacids ☓ | DIBASIC, DISCOID* | 43 |
| 7 | WPNEAOTTP | POTENT | 40 – 40 | WEAPON | NOTATE*, OPTANT*, PATENT*, PATTEN*, TAPPET*, TEAPOT | 49 |
| 8 | 50 25 75 1 5 9 → 531 | 530
50 × (9 + 1) + 25 + 5 |
47 – 47 | 530
50 × (9 + 1) + 25 + 5 |
CV: 531 = (75 ÷ 25 + 5 + 1 + 50) × 9 |
59 |
| 9 | DEITYSMIF | MYSTIFIED
(1 second) |
57 – 47 | 69 |
