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[[Nuala Clenaghan]] played [[Lew Schwarz]], with the game ending in a 54-all draw. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Judy Pearsall]]. | [[Nuala Clenaghan]] played [[Lew Schwarz]], with the game ending in a 54-all draw. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Judy Pearsall]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Revision as of 21:46, 28 April 2011
Episode 1120 was broadcast on 13 March 1991, as part of Series 21.
Nuala Clenaghan played Lew Schwarz, with the game ending in a 54-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
This was the last drawn match in Countdown history; in the following series, the practice of using tie-break conundrums to decide a winner would begin.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nuala Clenaghan | Score | Lew Schwarz | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRBSIIAGA | GRABS | 5 – 5 | BRAGS | RAGBAGS* | 7 |
| 2 | NFTIOSETS | FITNESS | 12 – 12 | FITNESS | STONIEST | 15 |
| 3 | DPWBIOALE | BOWLED | 18 – 18 | DIPOLE | BIPEDAL, PIEBALD | 22 |
| 4 | 75 2 5 7 10 8 → 101 | 101
8 × 2 + 10 + 75 |
28 – 18 | 101 ☓ |
|
32 |
| 5 | QVLOIMEHR | OLIVE | 33 – 23 | HOVER | HOLIER, HOMIER* | 38 |
| 6 | PGNDOEAXS | SPONGED | 40 – 30 | EXPANDS | DAPSONE*, DOGNAPS*, SPANDEX* | 45 |
| 7 | WFTOEDACR | CRAFTED | 47 – 37 | CRAFTED | FACTORED | 53 |
| 8 | 50 8 2 1 10 7 → 617 | 616
50 × (10 + 2) + 8 + 7 + 1 |
54 – 44 | 616
50 × (10 + 2) + 8 + 7 + 1 |
CV: 617 = (50 + 8 + 2 + 1) × 10 + 7 |
63 |
| 9 | DESERTFUL | 54 – 54 | FLUSTERED
(4.75 seconds) |
73 |
