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Episode 953
From Countdown
Episode 953 was broadcast on 22 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Shaun Wright played Joan Orchard, with Joan Orchard winning 42 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ernie Wise, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Shaun Wright | Score | Joan Orchard | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NWAUTYISE | wastes ☓ | 0 – 5 | WANTS | ANYWISE*, AUNTIES, SINUATE* | 7 |
2 | TNCIOEGSV | STOVE | 0 – 13 | COVETING | 15 | |
3 | ZLOEAMQID | loamed ☓ | 0 – 19 | MAILED | DAMOZEL | 22 |
4 | 100 1 6 2 1 10 → 487 | 490 | 0 – 29 | 487
(6 − 1) × 100 − (10 + 2 + 1) |
|
32 |
5 | XGNEOEOYL | goony ☓ | 0 – 29 | looney ☓ | OXYGEN, XYLENE* | 38 |
6 | BRRFEOASI | BRIEFS | 6 – 35 | BRIEFS | FORBEARS, FORERIBS* | 46 |
7 | RLLEEATRT | RATTLER | 13 – 42 | RATTLER | ALERTER*, RELATER*, RETREAT, TREATER* | 53 |
8 | 75 100 1 6 2 10 → 935 | 933
10 × 100 − 75 + 6 + 2 |
20 – 42 | — |
CV: 935 = (100 + 1) × 10 − 75 |
63 |
9 | acinorsst* | sonastor ☓
(27 seconds) |
20 – 42 | CROISSANT | 73 |