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Episode 982
From Countdown
Episode 982 was broadcast on 2 March 1990, as part of Series 19.
Robert Endeacott played Michael Wareham, with Michael Wareham winning 58 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Robert Endeacott | Score | Michael Wareham | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IEODDPYET | EDITED | 6 – 6 | EDITED | EPIDOTE* | 7 |
| 2 | STSAOTRPE | PASTORS | 6 – 14 | TOASTERS | PROSTATES | 25 |
| 3 | IONLAGIBN | BOILING | 13 – 21 | BOILING | BAILING, LOANING*, NAILING* | 32 |
| 4 | 100 25 4 8 2 6 → 748 | 748
100 × 8 − 25 × 2 − (6 − 4) |
23 – 21 | 748 ☓ |
|
42 |
| 5 | HXWEAFSNI | axish ☓ | 23 – 26 | SHEAF | WAHINES | 49 |
| 6 | OIDABEGLV | GLOVED | 29 – 32 | BOILED | VOIDABLE | 57 |
| 7 | RCWUACTOR | CARROT | 35 – 38 | CARROT | CURATOR | 64 |
| 8 | 50 10 4 5 7 7 → 597 | 597
(50 + 4 + 5) × 10 + 7 |
45 – 48 | 597
(5 + 7) × 50 − (10 − 7) |
|
74 |
| 9 | eeilmmnsy* | 45 – 58 | IMMENSELY
(2 seconds) |
84 |
