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Episode 1131
From Countdown
Episode 1131 was broadcast on 28 March 1991, and was the second semi-final of Series 21.
Gillian Tickle played Barry Grossman, with Barry Grossman winning 59 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
NOTE: Barry's declaration of OUTDATE in round 3 should have been disallowed as the COD8 only lists OUTDATED, as opposed to OUTDATE.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gillian Tickle | Score | Barry Grossman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HRHCVIEAN | RAVINE | 6 – 6 | RAVINE | ARCHIVE | 7 |
| 2 | QRNGOASIE | IGNORES | 6 – 14 | ORGANISE | 15 | |
| 3 | NDTLAUETO | outland ☓ | 6 – 21 | OUTDATE** | ATTUNED, NOTATED*, TALONED*, TAUNTED, TOADLET* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 1 1 2 3 3 → 625 | 624
(100 + 2 + 1 + 1) x (3 + 3) |
13 – 28 | 624
(100 + 3 + 1) x 3 x 2 |
CV: 625 = ((100 + 3 + 1) x 3 x 2) + 1 |
32 |
| 5 | LEROVRESM | REMOVERS | 21 – 36 | REMOVERS | RESOLVER* | 40 |
| 6 | RPSTAIAEZ | PARTIES | 28 – 43 | PARTIES | ASPIRATE*, PARASITE, SEPTARIA*, TRAPEZIA | 48 |
| 7 | FIENTYJIA | FINITE | 34 – 49 | FINITE | JITNEY* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 4 8 6 2 3 → 568 | 568
((100 - (2 + 3)) x 6) - (8 / 4) |
44 – 59 | 568
(6 x 100) - (8 x 4) |
|
64 |
| 9 | UNCLEPATE | 44 – 59 | PETULANCE | 74 |
