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Episode 1180
From Countdown
Episode 1180 was broadcast on 4 September 1991, as part of Series 22.
Chris Waddington played Jenny Edge, with Chris Waddington winning 63 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
For unknown reasons, when Challenge repeated Series 22, this episode was not repeated.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Waddington | Score | Jenny Edge | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FDLEOATWP | FLOATED | 7 – 7 | FLOATED | PEAFOWL*, TADPOLE | 7 |
| 2 | RYDNOESFU | FOUNDERS | 15 – 15 | FOUNDERS | 15 | |
| 3 | RGDAIAENT | GRADIENT | 23 – 23 | TREADING | TRAGEDIAN | 33 |
| 4 | 75 3 9 1 6 10 → 640 | 640
(9 − 1) × (75 + 3) + 10 + 6 |
33 – 33 | 640
(75 − (9 + 3 − 1)) × 10 |
|
43 |
| 5 | YSXNTIEIK | EXIST | 38 – 33 | stinky ☓ | INKIEST | 50 |
| 6 | QSDEUIRTZ | SQUIRTED | 46 – 41 | SQUIRTED | 58 | |
| 7 | LNMWREAOV | LOANER | 46 – 48 | REMOVAL | ALMONER*, OVERMAN, VERONAL* | 65 |
| 8 | 50 4 10 7 5 8 → 529 | 530
50 × 10 + 8 × 4 − (7 − 5) |
53 – 48 | 527 |
CV: 529 = 50 × 10 + 8 × 5 − (7 + 4) |
75 |
| 9 | NINECLOSE | INSOLENCE
(5.25 seconds) |
63 – 48 | 85 |
