Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 1018
From Countdown
Episode 1018 was broadcast on 23 July 1990, as part of Series 20.
Mollie Haigh played Derek Coombs, with Derek Coombs winning 68 - 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mollie Haigh | Score | Derek Coombs | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NPDUEAMLV | PLUMED | 6 – 6 | MAULED | UNPAVED* | 7 |
| 2 | TGSEOENTI | tonings ☓ | 6 – 13 | SETTING | NOISETTE*, TEOSINTE* | 15 |
| 3 | NRWEILCOG | COWLING | 6 – 21 | LOWERING/COWERING | 23 | |
| 4 | 100 10 8 5 9 9 → 316 | 318 | 6 – 28 | 317
((100 + 9) x (8 - 5)) - 10 |
CV: 316 = ((100 - 10 - 9) x (9 - 5)) - 8 |
33 |
| 5 | RCSGEAEPL | pealers ☓ | 6 – 36 | REPLACES | PERCALES | 41 |
| 6 | RZPYIEITV | PRIVET | 12 – 42 | VERITY | PYRITIZE* | 49 |
| 7 | MYDSIEUSW | MISSED | 18 – 48 | MISSED | MISUSED | 56 |
| 8 | 50 5 1 2 8 9 → 136 | 139 | 18 – 58 | 136
((2 + 1) x 50) - (9 + 5) |
|
66 |
| 9 | einnnotty* | 18 – 68 | NONENTITY
(14 seconds) |
76 |
