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Episode 960
From Countdown
Episode 960 was broadcast on 31 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Betty Dutton played Maureen Harmer, with Maureen Harmer winning 35 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Betty Dutton | Score | Maureen Harmer | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LBESFUMNI | FUMBLES | 7 – 7 | FUMBLES | BLUEFINS* | 8 |
2 | RLSEATTUV | TREATS | 13 – 13 | LATTER | LUSTRATE*, VAULTERS | 16 |
3 | WRARDOANT | DRAW | 13 – 18 | AWARD | WARRANT | 23 |
4 | 25 1 2 2 8 10 → 896 | 885 | 13 – 18 | 899 ☓ |
CV: 896 = ((10 + 8) × 25 − 2) × 2 |
33 |
5 | CSHOAGCIH | SHAG | 17 – 22 | GASH | CHICHA* | 39 |
6 | CGEFORSES | FORGES | 23 – 28 | FORGES | FRESCOES* | 47 |
7 | TDRIAAYTL | DIRTY | 23 – 35 | TARDILY | RATTILY*, TARTILY* | 54 |
8 | 50 75 10 8 6 2 → 867 | — | 23 – 35 | 856 |
CV: 867 = (10 + 6) × 50 + 75 − 8 |
64 |
9 | THREECARD | 23 – 35 | CHARTERED | 74 |