Episode 1085
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Episode 1085 was broadcast on 23 January 1991, as part of Series 21.
Pat Geer played Adam Simmons, with Adam Simmons winning 54 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Pat Geer | Score | Adam Simmons | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MNOIRSTER | MOISTEN | 7 – 7 | MOISTER | INTRORSE*, MORTISER*, STORMIER | 8 |
| 2 | GTDTUAOLA | GLOAT | 12 – 12 | ALOUD | TAUTOG* | 14 |
| 3 | QFNGEUDTO | QUOTED | 12 – 19 | TONGUED | 21 | |
| 4 | 75 3 7 3 8 6 → 945 | — | 12 – 26 | 948
(6 + 7) × 75 − (8 × 3 + 3) |
CV: 945 = (75 − (8 × 3 + 6)) × 7 × 3 |
31 |
| 5 | LSKNEIBMH | BLINKS | 18 – 32 | BLINKS | BLEMISH | 38 |
| 6 | MTJLEIGVA | JILT | 18 – 37 | GLEAM | GELATI*, GIMLET*, GLAIVE*, LIGATE*, MAGLEV*, MILAGE | 44 |
| 7 | SNOELDLOS | NOODLES | 25 – 44 | LOOSENS | NOSODES*, OLDNESS* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 7 3 9 2 2 → 573 | — | 25 – 54 | 573
50 × (9 + 2) + 7 × 3 + 2 |
|
61 |
| 9 | TITANIAGO | AGITATION
(16.5 seconds) |
35 – 54 | 71 |