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Episode 990
From Countdown
Episode 990 was broadcast on 14 March 1990, as part of Series 19.
Eva Joseph played Iqbal Hussein, with Iqbal Hussein winning 51 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Eva Joseph | Score | Iqbal Hussein | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RLTOAETRL | RATTLER | 7 – 7 | RATTLER | REALTOR*, RELATOR*, TROLLER* | 7 |
| 2 | GQSTLIIUA | TAGS | 7 – 13 | QUILTS | SILIQUA* | 14 |
| 3 | PDXEIAFNP | NAPPED | 13 – 19 | NIPPED | APPENDIX* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 8 9 10 5 7 → 375 | 375
(10 + 5) × 25 |
23 – 29 | 375
(10 + 5) × 25 |
|
32 |
| 5 | VSIEBSYSI | VIBES | 28 – 34 | VIBES | IBISES* | 38 |
| 6 | DFTOOANSI | STAND | 33 – 39 | STOOD | FANTODS, STIFADO* | 45 |
| 7 | LTJTAOIKW | TOTAL | 38 – 44 | TOTAL | KILOWATT* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 6 5 6 1 10 → 368 | 366 | 38 – 51 | 367
(50 + 10 + 1) × 6 + 6 − 5 |
CV: 367/369 Best: 368 = (50 × (6 × 6 + 1) − 10) ÷ 5 |
63 |
| 9 | cehiorrst* | 38 – 51 | ☓
(1 second) |
CHORISTER | 73 |
