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Episode 889

From Countdown

Episode 889 was broadcast on 8 August 1989, as part of Series 18.

Sue Hall played Jonathan Anstey, with Jonathan Anstey winning 46 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Sue Hall Score Jonathan Anstey Others Max.
1 LGNIECRAG CLEARING 8 – 8 CLEARING GANGLIER*, REGALING 8
2 TETSNODDI DENTIST 15 – 15 DISTEND NODDIES*, STINTED, TIENTOS*, TODDIES*, TONIEST* 15
3 GJGEAPROR JOGGER 21 – 15 porrage ☓ GORGER*, GROPER, JAGGER* 21
4 25 8 6 7 6 10 → 657 657 ☓ 21 – 15 547

CV: 657 = (6 × 6 − 10) × 25 + 7

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5 TSEGVAOFW WAVES 21 – 22 STOWAGE TOWAGES 38
6 FRHIESRAL FLASHER 21 – 30 FLASHIER 46
7 IERRMDINU REMIND 27 – 36 MURDER URIDINE* 53
8 50 9 6 3 9 4 → 374 374
6 × 50 + 9 × 9 − (4 + 3)
37 – 36 380


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9 effglortu* 37 – 46 FORGETFUL
(4 seconds)
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