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Episode 1029
From Countdown
Episode 1029 was broadcast on 7 August 1990, as part of Series 20.
Dave Berry played Maurice Binks, with Maurice Binks winning 49 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Patrick Mower, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dave Berry | Score | Maurice Binks | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIKALETRM | laiker ☓ | 0 – 0 | termal ☓ | FARTLEK*, FLAKIER, FLAMIER*, MALTIER | 7 |
| 2 | AACRRHNBO | BROACH | 6 – 6 | BROACH | BARRANCO* | 15 |
| 3 | SAGITUSHY | GASSY | 11 – 11 | SHUTS | SHIATSU* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 50 100 4 9 7 → 230 | 230
100 + 75 + 50 + 9 - 4 |
21 – 21 | 230
100 + 75 + 50 + 9 - 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | AETSLNWSD | SLANTED | 28 – 28 | SLANTED | WETLANDS* | 40 |
| 6 | RIXATIGRO | garrot ☓ | 28 – 33 | GROAT | ARGOT*, GATOR*, GRIOT*, RATIO*, TORII*, TRAGI* | 45 |
| 7 | EEPMCJSPI | PIECES | 34 – 39 | PIECES | SPECIE* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 1 10 3 2 10 → 579 | 579
((50 + 10 - 2) x 10) - 1 |
44 – 49 | 579
((50 + 10 - 2) x 10) - 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | eimnorsuv* | 44 – 49 | VERMINOUS | 71 |
