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Episode 837
From Countdown
Episode 837 was broadcast on 3 February 1989, as part of Series 17.
Tim Morrissey played Elizabeth Dorey, with Tim Morrissey winning 52 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Frazer Hines, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim Morrissey | Score | Elizabeth Dorey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZSTIOSEKL | STILES | 6 – 6 | STOKES | KETOSIS*, ZLOTIES* | 7 |
| 2 | CTDYOUEST | CUSTODY | 13 – 6 | COSTED | CUSTODY, SCOUTED, TESTUDO* | 14 |
| 3 | DUJIHSORP | proudish ☓ | 13 – 11 | PROUD | JODHPURS | 22 |
| 4 | 100 9 1 5 2 3 → 416 | 416
(100*(3+1))+(9+5+2) |
23 – 21 | 416
((100+9)-(2+3))*(5-1) |
|
32 |
| 5 | LRLTOAANF | FRONTAL | 30 – 28 | FRONTAL | FRONTAL | 39 |
| 6 | LRNAIEPRO | AILERON | 37 – 35 | PLAINER | PRALINE, ALIENOR*, LORINER*, OPALINE*, PROLINE* | 46 |
| 7 | NDQVEOEWG | WOVEN | 42 – 40 | WEDGE | GOWNED | 52 |
| 8 | 25 9 2 3 1 7 → 776 | 778
3*7=21 21+9=30 30+1=31 31*25=775 775+2=777, which is closer than what he declared. Unlucky. |
49 – 40 | — |
CV: 776 = (((((9+3)*2)+7)*25)+1) |
62 |
| 9 | DEIIMNNOS* | DIMENSION
(11 seconds) |
59 – 40 | 72 |
