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Episode 838
From Countdown
Episode 838 was broadcast on 6 February 1989, as part of Series 17.
Nick Camp played Evan Simpson, with Evan Simpson winning 65 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Frazer Hines, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nick Camp | Score | Evan Simpson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSAEFTVUX | FASTED | 6 – 6 | FASTED | FASTED, STAVED, DEFATS*, DUVETS*, ESTUFA*, SAUTED* | 6 |
| 2 | IMHRETUPR | THUMPER | 13 – 6 | PERMIT | UMPIRE, HUMPIER*, MURTHER*, PRIMEUR*, TRIUMPH* | 13 |
| 3 | OENBADSTI | SEDATION | 21 – 14 | SEDATION | BOTANISED | 31 |
| 4 | 75 9 9 1 5 10 → 135 | 130 | 21 – 24 | 135
((5+1)*10)+75 |
|
41 |
| 5 | ADYGTEIZL | dazily ☓ | 21 – 31 | LIGATED | GLITZED* | 48 |
| 6 | DAHESAERT | HEADERS | 28 – 38 | SHEARED | HEADREST*, HETAERAS*, TEAHEADS* | 56 |
| 7 | NRKIASDNE | SNAKIER | 35 – 45 | SARDINE | SARDINE, SANDIER | 63 |
| 8 | 75 8 1 3 9 2 → 127 | 127
(75*2)-((8*3)-1) |
45 – 55 | 127
((9+3+1)*(8/2))+75 |
|
73 |
| 9 | CEINOPPRU* | 45 – 65 | PORCUPINE
(2 seconds) |
83 |
