Episode 1077
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Episode 1077 was broadcast on 11 January 1991, as part of Series 21.
Robert Houston played Jackie McLeod, with Jackie McLeod winning 52 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Robert Houston | Score | Jackie McLeod | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STGNWAIED | WASTING | 0 – 8 | SWEATING | SEDATING, STEADING* | 8 |
| 2 | BMAIETNDR | TRAINED | 7 – 15 | BRAINED | AMBIENT*, ANTBIRD*, BANDIER, DETRAIN*, MEDIANT*, MERANTI*, MINARET*, RAIMENT*, READMIT*, TRIBADE* | 15 |
| 3 | LSNKGOAUE | LOUNGES | 14 – 22 | LOUNGES | KALONGS*, LANGUES*, LEGUANS* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 4 8 8 9 4 → 550 | 548
(9 − 4) × (100 + 8) + 8 |
21 – 22 | — |
CV: 550 = (100 + 8 + 8 ÷ 4) × (9 − 4) |
32 |
| 5 | DJPSAIEBN | SPINED | 21 – 29 | BANDIES | BASENJI*, BEDPANS* | 39 |
| 6 | FRSTTIEIS | FITTERS | 28 – 36 | FITTERS | RIFTIEST | 47 |
| 7 | PNWLEOENT | TOWEL | 28 – 42 | LEPTON | NEWTON, POTEEN, TOWNEE* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 3 1 1 2 8 → 641 | 636
(8 − 1 − 1) × 2 × (50 + 3) |
35 – 42 | — |
CV: 642 ☓ Best: 638 = (50 − 1) × (8 + 3 + 2) + 1 |
60 |
| 9 | TONGVICAR | 35 – 52 | CAVORTING
(3 seconds) |
70 |
