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Episode 870
From Countdown
Episode 870 was broadcast on 12 July 1989, as part of Series 18.
Rajaretnam Yogasagarar played Margaret Jones, with Rajaretnam Yogasagarar winning 49 - 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rajaretnam Yogasagarar | Score | Margaret Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MYATODAHI | ADMIT | 5 – 5 | DHOTI | DAIMYO*, DIATOM, MYTHOI* | 6 |
| 2 | PLERIALNU | PILLAR | 11 – 11 | PLURAL | PRUNELLA* | 14 |
| 3 | TSIQOMCIT | MOIST | 16 – 16 | MITTS | MITOTIC*, SOMITIC | 21 |
| 4 | 100 10 9 6 8 4 → 886 | 886
(9 x 100) - (10 + 4) |
26 – 26 | 886
(100 x 8) + (10 x 9) - 4 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NBWOEODLR | BROWNED | 33 – 26 | WOODEN | BLONDER* | 38 |
| 6 | DIGGAREGI | RAGGED | 39 – 32 | DIGGER | DAGGIER* | 45 |
| 7 | ZDUAVNROE | endeavour ☓ | 39 – 37 | DOZEN | RONDEAU | 52 |
| 8 | 50 1 8 2 8 4 → 885 | 885 ☓ | 39 – 37 | — |
Best: 884 = (50 + 2) x (8 + 8 + 1) |
59 |
| 9 | acellmoru* | MOLECULAR
(20 seconds) |
49 – 37 | 69 |
