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Episode 1165
From Countdown
Episode 1165 was broadcast on 14 August 1991, as part of Series 22.
Bryan Maycock played Niall Laverty, with Niall Laverty winning 51 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Alexandra Clayton, with this being Clayton's last appearance on the show to date.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bryan Maycock | Score | Niall Laverty | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DABCASTIE | BASTED | 6 – 6 | BASTED | ABDICATES | 18 |
| 2 | MWRUODGER | GROWER | 12 – 6 | ROGUE | REDWORM*, RUMORED* | 25 |
| 3 | YUTPANYLO | panty ☓ | 12 – 11 | PLANT | OUTPLAY, POLYNYA*, UNAPTLY* | 32 |
| 4 | 100 2 5 8 10 7 → 591 | 592
(8 − 2) × 100 − (10 − 7 + 5) |
19 – 18 | 590
(8 − 2) × 100 − 10 |
CV: 591 = (8 − 2) × 100 − (10 ÷ 5 + 7) |
42 |
| 5 | CMIORHESS | MOREISH | 26 – 18 | CHROME | CHRISOMS*, ORCHISES*, SMIRCHES* | 50 |
| 6 | XLVAESDUR | SLAVED | 32 – 24 | SLAVED | VALUERS | 57 |
| 7 | PRENDIWSA | REWINDS | 39 – 31 | REWINDS/WANDERS | SPRAINED | 65 |
| 8 | 100 1 8 8 3 6 → 822 | 823 | 39 – 41 | 822
(100 + 3) × 8 − (8 − 6) |
|
75 |
| 9 | AGESNEERS | 39 – 51 | EAGERNESS
(5.5 seconds) |
85 |
