Episode 971
From Countdown
Episode 971 was broadcast on 15 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Mark Cooper played Robin Michaelson, with Mark Cooper winning 53 - 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark Cooper | Score | Robin Michaelson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STSIEARNI | STRAINS | 0 – 8 | ARTINESS | AIRINESS*, RAINIEST, SANITISE*, SATINISE*, SATIRISE*, SINISTER*, STAINERS* | 8 |
| 2 | DNAOVEBLI | BOILED | 6 – 14 | LOANED | VOIDABLE | 16 |
| 3 | CZGEODBEP | BODGE | 11 – 19 | COPED | EPODE*, GEODE*, OGEED*, ZEBEC* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 8 9 7 4 2 → 305 | 305
(75 x 4) + (7 x 2) - 9 |
21 – 29 | 305
((8 / 2) x 75) + 9 - 4 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LEORVKUET | REVOKE | 27 – 29 | ROUTE | REVOLUTE* | 39 |
| 6 | RWJTOAERI | WAITER | 33 – 35 | WARIER | WARTIER | 46 |
| 7 | NGOIFWARS | FARING | 33 – 42 | SOARING | AGRIONS*, INSOFAR*, SIGNORA* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 3 5 7 7 4 → 516 | 516
(75 x 7) - (5 + 4) |
43 – 52 | 516
(75 x 7) - (5 + 4) |
|
63 |
| 9 | aehiilmtu* | HUMILIATE
(10 seconds) |
53 – 52 | 73 |
