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Episode 1005
From Countdown
Episode 1005 was broadcast on 4 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Liz Barber played Bill Giles, with Liz Barber winning 54 - 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Liz Barber | Score | Bill Giles | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WCRWAEUSO | SWEAR/SCOUR | 5 – 5 | CAUSE | CAROUSE | 7 |
| 2 | SINACBNET | CABINETS | 13 – 13 | CABINETS | ANCIENTS*, BASCINET*, CANNIEST, INSECTAN*, INSTANCE | 15 |
| 3 | SSJFIOEXT | FOXIEST | 20 – 13 | jessie ☓ | SOFTIES | 22 |
| 4 | 25 50 6 2 7 9 → 571 | 575
((9 + 2) x 50) + 25 |
27 – 13 | 571 ☓ |
CV: 571 = (7 x 50) + (25 x 9) - (6 - 2) |
32 |
| 5 | VILIDPOAN | INVALID | 34 – 13 | ANVIL | PAVILION* | 40 |
| 6 | QYLREAARS | SALARY | 40 – 19 | RELAYS | ARRAYS, LAYERS, RARELY*, SLAYER* | 46 |
| 7 | ERHABGEAL | HERBAGE | 47 – 19 | HEALER | HEARABLE | 54 |
| 8 | 50 75 9 3 8 5 → 807 | 811
((8 + 3) x 75) - 9 - 5 |
54 – 19 | — |
CV: 807 = (((8 x 5) + 50) x 9) - 3 |
64 |
| 9 | DEEILNNRU | 54 – 29 | UNDERLINE
(8 seconds) |
74 |
