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Episode 911
From Countdown
Episode 911 was broadcast on 7 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Mark St. John London played Margaret Budden, with Margaret Budden winning 64 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark St. John London | Score | Margaret Budden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FGSAEWDIN | WADING | 6 – 6 | WADING | WINDAGES | 8 |
| 2 | FDKZOAIRE | FARED | 11 – 11 | FREAK | DARKIE*, DOZIER, FAIRED, FEDORA, FORKED, ROADIE* | 14 |
| 3 | RRNAELPOT | PLANTER | 18 – 18 | PLANTER | OPERANT*, PARTNER, POLENTA*, PRAETOR*, PROLATE*, PRONATE*, PRORATE*, PROTEAN*, REALTOR*, RELATOR*, REPLANT* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 7 1 4 5 1 → 982 | 980
(7 + 5 + 1) × 75 + 4 + 1 |
25 – 25 | 980
(7 + 5 + 1) × 75 + 4 + 1 |
CV: 982 = ((1 + 1) × 4 + 5) × 75 + 7 |
31 |
| 5 | SRTWUEIRD | RUSTIER | 32 – 32 | DUSTIER | STURDIER | 39 |
| 6 | NBDEUVTEN | unvented ☓ | 32 – 38 | VENTED | BUNTED, DETUNE*, TUNNED*, UNBEND*, UNBENT*, UNEVEN*, VENDUE* | 45 |
| 7 | MGJLIAIDE | MILAGE | 38 – 44 | MAILED | IMAGED*, JAILED, MEDIAL* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 8 10 7 3 1 → 101 | 101
10 × (7 + 3) + 1 |
48 – 54 | 101
10 × (7 + 3) + 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | ceiinoprs* | 48 – 64 | PRECISION
(3 seconds) |
71 |
