Episode 1083
From Countdown
Jump to navigationJump to search
Episode 1083 was broadcast on 21 January 1991, as part of Series 21.
Malcolm Mackinnon played Adam Simmons, with Adam Simmons winning 46 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Hayley Mills, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Malcolm Mackinnon | Score | Adam Simmons | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTNDIAESB | STRAINED | 8 – 8 | DETRAINS | ANTBIRDS*, BANDIEST*, BANISTER, BRANDIES*, RANDIEST, TRIBADES* | 8 |
| 2 | VDAISNAHO | HAND | 8 – 14 | VANISH | AVIANS*, AVOIDS*, DIANAS*, DIVANS*, DONAHS*, DOVISH*, NAIADS*, NAVAID*, SANDHI*, VIANDS* | 14 |
| 3 | WSFYRUOEA | WEARS | 8 – 20 | WAFERS | FORESAW, FUSEWAY* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 4 2 8 5 3 → 872 | 871 | 8 – 30 | 872
(4 × 2 + 100) × 8 + 5 + 3 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NSCIADOSE | SCONES | 14 – 36 | SCIONS | DIOCESANS | 49 |
| 6 | RRTJIEALK | TRAILER | 21 – 36 | TALKER | RETIRAL, RETRIAL | 56 |
| 7 | MTLIEUYTS | TIMELY | 27 – 36 | SLIME | SMUTTILY | 64 |
| 8 | 75 10 3 4 8 7 → 519 | 519
75 × 7 − (10 − 4) |
37 – 46 | 519
75 × 7 − (10 − 4) |
|
74 |
| 9 | COPROTTER | 37 – 46 | PROTECTOR | 84 |
