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Episode 966
From Countdown
Episode 966 was broadcast on 8 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Neil Collins played Linda Keen, with Linda Keen winning 60 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Collins | Score | Linda Keen | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLJUANSEW | SWANS | 0 – 7 | UNSEALS | JAWLESS*, SENSUAL* | 7 |
| 2 | VFPEAPROX | PROVE | 5 – 12 | PAPER | APPROVE | 14 |
| 3 | NRTEILRUD | untiled ☓ | 5 – 17 | UNDER | INTRUDER | 22 |
| 4 | 100 5 10 4 3 1 → 976 | 976
(10 x 100) - ((5 x 4) + 3 + 1) |
15 – 27 | 976
(10 x 100) - ((5 + 1) x 4) |
|
32 |
| 5 | DTEISYELR | RESTYLED | 23 – 27 | DRIEST | YIELDERS* | 40 |
| 6 | DSHOETWIF | SHOWED | 23 – 34 | SHIFTED | FOISTED, HOISTED | 47 |
| 7 | AUACCSSOR | ACROSS | 29 – 40 | ACROSS | CURACAOS | 55 |
| 8 | 75 2 7 10 4 2 → 131 | 131
((75 - 10) x 2) + 7 - 4 - 2 |
39 – 50 | 131
(75 x 2) - (10 + 7 + 2) |
|
65 |
| 9 | aaeilnstt* | 39 – 60 | TANTALISE
(4 seconds) |
75 |
