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Episode 907

From Countdown

Episode 907 was broadcast on 1 September 1989, as part of Series 18.

Mark St. John London played Bill Taylor, with Mark St. John London winning 50 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mark St. John London Score Bill Taylor Others Max.
1 RSGZIEFAI FAIRIES 7 – 7 FAIRIES 7
2 AEHLNMGOE HOMAGE 13 – 13 HOMAGE GLEEMAN*, HALOGEN*, MANHOLE* 14
3 NCWGAIUTD DATING 19 – 19 WADING DUCTING* 21
4 25 7 1 9 1 4 → 608 608
(7 − 1) × 4 × 25 + 9 − 1
29 – 29 608
(7 − 1) × 4 × 25 + 9 − 1


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5 OEPTSSGNA postages ☓ 29 – 35 POSSET APTNESS*, ONSTAGE*, PATNESS*, POSTAGE, SPONGES*, STEPSON*, TANGOES* 38
6 RPRUNEDUL PLUNDER 36 – 35 PURRED UNRULED 45
7 WCEITTNRE WRITTEN 43 – 35 WINTER RETICENT 53
8 25 3 4 8 10 5 → 641 640
3 × 8 × 25 + 4 × 10
50 – 42 640
(5 + 3) × 8 × 10

CV: 641 = (8 × 25 + 10 + 5) × 3 − 4

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9 ????????? 50 – 42 ????????? 73