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Episode 1990
From Countdown
Episode 1990 was broadcast on 23 April 1997, as part of Series 35.
Natascha Kearsey played Phil Campbell, with Natascha Kearsey winning 47 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Natascha Kearsey | Score | Phil Campbell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NRIDOREWI | WINDIER | 7 – 7 | WORRIED | DOWNIER*, ROWDIER*, WORDIER | 7 |
| 2 | RPGAAUYPA | PAPA | 7 – 12 | GAPPY | GRAPPA*, PAPAYA | 13 |
| 3 | EIMCROPSQ | COMPRISE | 15 – 12 | COPIERS | 21 | |
| 4 | 50 9 7 6 2 3 → 352 | 352
50 × 7 + 2 |
25 – 22 | 352
50 × 7 + 2 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SCSAEIZGN | CAGINESS | 33 – 22 | CEASING | 39 | |
| 6 | BAEDMTHOS | BOASTED | 40 – 22 | BASHED | HEADMOST | 47 |
| 7 | DSEIRNUEK | dunkers ☓ | 40 – 28 | UNDIES | DEERSKIN | 55 |
| 8 | 25 3 10 6 1 10 → 908 | 909
(10 × 3 + 6) × 25 + 10 − 1 |
47 – 35 | 909
(10 × 3 + 6) × 25 + 10 − 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | FINDAFROG | 47 – 45 | AFFORDING
(2.5 seconds) |
72 |
