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Episode 994
From Countdown
Episode 994 was broadcast on 20 March 1990, as part of Series 19.
Gino Corr played Peter Morris, with Gino Corr winning 43 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gino Corr | Score | Peter Morris | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XTWREEELL | TELLER | 6 – 6 | TELLER | RETELL*, WELTER | 6 |
| 2 | FLSDUAOZI | LAUDS | 11 – 11 | FOULS | DIAZOS*, FLUIDS* | 12 |
| 3 | TLPAOTOSI | potatos ☓ | 11 – 15 | STOP | TALIPOTS* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 4 10 7 5 6 → 888 | 888
(6 − 4 + 10) × 75 − (7 + 5) |
21 – 15 | 890 |
|
30 |
| 5 | DCKDAIIRA | RACK | 25 – 19 | RACK | ACARID*, CARDIA* | 36 |
| 6 | JFRROEAYI | FERRY | 30 – 24 | FERRY | FORAYER* | 43 |
| 7 | RTTWVEUOD | ROTTED | 36 – 30 | TOURED | TUTORED* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 100 75 1 3 8 → 273 | 272
(100 − 1) × 3 − (75 − 50) |
43 – 37 | 274
(8 − 3) × 50 + 100 − 75 − 1 |
CV: 273 = (100 − 1 − 8) × 3 |
60 |
| 9 | acdehinnr* | 43 – 37 | HINDRANCE | 70 |
