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Episode 1190
From Countdown
Episode 1190 was broadcast on 18 September 1991, as part of Series 22.
Alan Harston played Philip Griffiths, with Alan Harston winning 44 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Harston | Score | Philip Griffiths | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTMERLSIU | SILENT | 6 – 6 | LINERS | INSULTER*, LUSTRINE*, MINSTREL, TERMINUS | 8 |
| 2 | MEPWIESQU | PIQUES | 12 – 6 | WIMPS | EQUIPS | 14 |
| 3 | PCYATSFEE | FACETS | 18 – 6 | FEAST | TYPEFACES* | 32 |
| 4 | 100 8 1 2 6 8 → 656 | — | 18 – 16 | 656
(100 + 8) × 6 + 8 |
|
42 |
| 5 | DGOESRHON | DRONES | 24 – 22 | SOONER | DOGSHORE*, DRONGOES* | 50 |
| 6 | TRSUZVSEI | RUSSET | 30 – 28 | RESITS | STIVERS*, STRIVES, TUSSIVE*, VERISTS*, VIRTUES, VIRUSES* | 57 |
| 7 | WPEALNEGI | PEALING | 37 – 35 | LEAPING | EPIGEAL*, LAPWING*, LINEAGE, PEELING*, WEALING*, WEEPING*, WEIGELA* | 64 |
| 8 | 25 100 7 1 6 1 → 146 | 145
6 × 25 − (7 − 1 − 1) |
44 – 35 | 144 |
CV: 146 = (6 ÷ (1 + 1) × 7) + 25 + 100 |
74 |
| 9 | LONGCOINS | 44 – 35 | inclosing ☓
(28.75 seconds) |
CONSOLING | 84 |
