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Episode 1164
From Countdown
Episode 1164 was broadcast on 13 August 1991, as part of Series 22.
David Smith played Niall Laverty, with Niall Laverty winning 55 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Alexandra Clayton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Smith | Score | Niall Laverty | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSZEANLOE | CLEANSE | 7 – 7 | CLEANSE | ENCLOSE*, ENLACES*, LOANEES*, SCALENE | 7 |
| 2 | NQIPTUDES | SQUINTED | 15 – 15 | SQUINTED | 15 | |
| 3 | GJLOEDTAS | JOLTED | 15 – 22 | GLOATED/JOSTLED | DOTAGES*, LEGATOS* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 10 8 5 5 9 → 819 | 817 | 15 – 29 | 820
(75 + 8 − 5 ÷ 5) × 10 |
CV: 819 = (5 × 5 + 75) × 8 + 10 + 9 |
32 |
| 5 | FGETWAHNO | WHEAT | 20 – 29 | WHAT | TOWAGE | 38 |
| 6 | KRNIBUFIS | FIRKINS | 27 – 29 | BRINKS | FIBRINS | 45 |
| 7 | TVLETIRER | rivetter ☓ | 27 – 35 | RETIRE | RETITLE*, REVILER*, RIVETER | 52 |
| 8 | 75 4 5 3 1 8 → 729 | 726 | 27 – 45 | 729
(75 + 5 + 1) × (8 + 4 − 3) |
|
62 |
| 9 | BOARONTIP | aprobation ☓
(8 seconds) |
27 – 55 | PROBATION
(13.5 seconds) |
72 |
