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Episode 854
From Countdown
Episode 854 was broadcast on 28 February 1989, as part of Series 17.
Nadine Roebuck played Lawrence Pearse, with Lawrence Pearse winning 48 - 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nadine Roebuck | Score | Lawrence Pearse | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLCVEUEZL | CLUES | 5 – 5 | SCULL | CUVEES*, LEVELS | 6 |
| 2 | HDAPOSITP | PADS | 5 – 10 | ADITS | DASHPOT*, TOADISH* | 13 |
| 3 | TRBTAEISK | BRISKET | 12 – 17 | BATTIER | BIRETTAS | 21 |
| 4 | 75 1 2 8 6 4 → 223 | 223
((2 + 1) x 75) - (8 - 6) |
22 – 27 | 223
((2 + 1) x 75) - (6 + 4 - 8) |
|
31 |
| 5 | LXASIROTN | RATIONS | 29 – 34 | RATIONS | NOSTRIL*, ORALIST*, OXTAILS*, TAILORS* | 38 |
| 6 | CWPLFIEAN | CLEAN | 29 – 40 | PLAICE | CAPELIN*, PANICLE*, PELICAN | 45 |
| 7 | TDENAMGIB | BEAMING | 29 – 48 | DEBATING | 53 | |
| 8 | 25 10 10 8 9 8 → 166 | 164
(8 x 8) + (10 x 10) |
36 – 48 | 166 ☓ |
CV: 166 = ((8 + 8) x 10) + 25 - 10 - 9 |
63 |
| 9 | dghinortw* | 36 – 48 | DOWNRIGHT | 73 |
