Episode 1008
From Countdown
Episode 1008 was broadcast on 9 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Liz Barber played Andrea Parker, with Andrea Parker winning 43 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Liz Barber | Score | Andrea Parker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTCREAOTL | CARROT/CARTEL | 6 – 6 | CARROT | RETROACT | 8 |
| 2 | NNPVTAIEW | NATIVE | 12 – 6 | WAIVE | PINNATE | 15 |
| 3 | SSPBIEOED | BOSSED | 18 – 12 | BOSSED | EPISODES | 23 |
| 4 | 75 100 3 1 10 6 → 875 | — | 18 – 22 | 875
(6 + 3 − 1) × 100 + 75 |
|
33 |
| 5 | XSDUEILRS | exiled ☓ | 18 – 29 | SLIDERS | SUDSIER | 40 |
| 6 | STGAGOERU | OUTRAGES | 26 – 29 | GRATES | 48 | |
| 7 | MZCYFOEOP | ZOOM | 30 – 33 | POEM | COMFY, COMPO, MOPEY*, MYOPE*, POOFY* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 1 6 3 10 8 → 360 | 362 | 30 – 43 | 360
(6 − 1) × 75 − (10 + 8 − 3) |
|
63 |
| 9 | NEWRONALD | 30 – 43 | LANDOWNER | 73 |
