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Episode 871
From Countdown
Episode 871 was broadcast on 13 July 1989, as part of Series 18.
Rajaretnam Yogasagarar played Bob Holland, with Rajaretnam Yogasagarar winning 58 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rajaretnam Yogasagarar | Score | Bob Holland | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDOXESDIS | HISSED | 6 – 0 | HIDES | OXHIDES | 7 |
| 2 | SRALEROPG | PAROLES | 13 – 0 | palers ☓ | PERGOLAS | 15 |
| 3 | NTARSEPUL | PLANTERS | 21 – 0 | PULSAR | NEUTRALS*, PURSLANE*, REPLANTS*, SUPERNAL* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 8 6 2 → 564 | 564
(100 − 6) × (8 − 2) |
31 – 0 | 560 |
|
33 |
| 5 | OCVETUGJE | VOGUE | 36 – 5 | COVET | CUVEE*, EJECT | 38 |
| 6 | SPALINNOG | LAPSING | 43 – 5 | polings ☓ | PANGOLINS, PLAINSONG* | 56 |
| 7 | RCUFEERWA | FARCE | 48 – 10 | FREER | FARCEUR* | 63 |
| 8 | 50 10 7 1 2 8 → 359 | 359
7 × 50 + 8 + 1 |
58 – 20 | 359
7 × 50 + 8 + 1 |
|
73 |
| 9 | aehlmoost* | 58 – 20 | LOATHSOME | 83 |
