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Episode 905

From Countdown

Episode 905 was broadcast on 30 August 1989, as part of Series 18.

Clive Everill played Chris Magill, with Clive Everill winning 70 – 60. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Clive Everill Score Chris Magill Others Max.
1 STETLURJA LATEST 6 – 6 RUSTLE LUSTRATE 8
2 LRNKGEIAD READING 13 – 13 DEALING DARKLING, DRAGLINE* 16
3 SDAISNPET SAINTED 20 – 20 STAINED DESTAINS*, SANDIEST, SANDPITS*, SAPIENTS*, STIPENDS* 24
4 50 10 5 6 6 3 → 398 399 20 – 30 398
(5 + 3) × 50 − (6 + 6 − 10)


34
5 NTGSAIUNE UNSEATING 38 – 48 UNSEATING 52
6 ULIYGPECS SPLICE 44 – 54 SPLICE CLYPEUS*, SPICULE* 59
7 LVDTROIEU REVOLT 50 – 60 TOILED OUTDRIVE*, OUTLIVED 67
8 75 6 3 7 4 10 → 250 250
(7 × 4 − 3) × 10
60 – 60 249


77
9 deeistttu* DESTITUTE
(29 seconds)
70 – 60 situated ☓
(5 seconds)
87