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Episode 931
From Countdown
Episode 931 was broadcast on 5 October 1989, and was the first quarter-final of Series 18.
Jonathan Anstey played Margaret Budden, with Jonathan Anstey winning 45 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jonathan Anstey | Score | Margaret Budden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EIOGGDSKD | DOGGIES | 7 – 7 | DOGGIES | KIDDOES* | 7 |
| 2 | SRTVAEIML | RETAILS | 14 – 14 | TRAVELS | MARLIEST | 15 |
| 3 | VNDAEERTO | VERDANT | 21 – 14 | VENDOR | RENOVATED* | 33 |
| 4 | 75 3 9 6 8 6 → 515 | — | 21 – 21 | 513
75 × 6 + 9 × 8 − (6 + 3) |
CV: 515 = (75 + 9) × 6 + 8 + 3 |
43 |
| 5 | LFTSIAOQU | ALIQUOT | 28 – 21 | — | ALIQUOTS | 51 |
| 6 | YCWMAOISN | masonic ☓ | 28 – 26 | MOANS | ANOSMIC*, SYCONIA* | 58 |
| 7 | PDRPEAOMS | PAMPERS | 35 – 33 | POMADES | PAMPEROS* | 66 |
| 8 | 25 1 1 8 3 9 → 903 | 903
8 ÷ (1 + 1) × 9 × 25 + 3 |
45 – 33 | 901 |
|
76 |
| 9 | aeeimorsw* | 45 – 33 | WEARISOME | 86 |
