Episode M78
From Countdown
Episode M78 was broadcast from 24 September 1990 to 28 September 1990, as part of the Countdown Masters.
Roger Wales played Mike Percik, with Mike Percik winning 86 – 48. The lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Roger Wales | Score | Mike Percik | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SFPBUAITT | abutts ☓ | 0 – 5 | BAITS | BAPTIST | 7 |
| 2 | 100 9 1 8 6 2 → 293 | 293
(2 + 1) × 100 − (9 − 8 + 6) |
10 – 15 | 293
(9 − 8 + 2) × 100 − (6 + 1) |
|
17 |
| 3 | SENDPEDRO | 10 – 25 | RESPONDED
(1 second) |
27 | ||
| 4 | LDHSEIISU | SHIELDS | 17 – 32 | SHIELDS | 34 | |
| 5 | 50 9 1 5 5 10 → 124 | 119 | 17 – 39 | 125
(9 − 5 − 1) × (50 − 10) + 5 |
CV: 124 = (50 + 9) × 10 ÷ 5 + 5 + 1 |
44 |
| 6 | BORINGHUE | NEIGHBOUR
(4.5 seconds) |
27 – 39 | 54 | ||
| 7 | FVJBIEIPC | FIVE | 31 – 39 | bicep ☓ | 58 | |
| 8 | 50 5 8 3 3 6 → 562 | 561
(8 + 3) × 50 + 6 + 5 |
38 – 46 | 561
(8 + 3) × 50 + 6 + 5 |
CV: 562 = (8 + 3) × 50 + (5 − 3) × 6 |
68 |
| 9 | GOVERNROW | 38 – 56 | OVERGROWN
(4 seconds) |
78 | ||
| 10 | KTDEIUTLG | TITLED | 38 – 63 | GLUTTED | GUILTED* | 85 |
| 11 | 100 6 8 5 7 4 → 209 | 208 | 38 – 73 | 209
(8 − 6) × 100 + 5 + 4 |
|
95 |
| 12 | LUNEYTRIO | 38 – 73 | ROUTINELY | 105 | ||
| 13 | NSHLAUECO | CHOSEN | 38 – 81 | LAUNCHES | CHALONES*, EULACHON*, LACUNOSE* | 113 |
| 14 | 25 5 4 3 1 2 → 933 | 928 ☓ | 38 – 86 | 926
(5 × 4 × 2 − 3) × 25 + 1 |
CV: 931 Best: 931 = (25 × 2 − 1) × (5 × 3 + 4) |
120 |
| 15 | FONGFIEND | OFFENDING
(2.5 seconds) |
48 – 86 | 130 |
