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Episode 890
From Countdown
Episode 890 was broadcast on 9 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Neil Barlow played Jonathan Anstey, with Jonathan Anstey winning 81 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Barlow | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IEHRJAGZO | HAZIER | 6 – 6 | HAZIER | GHERAO*, HEGIRA*, HOAGIE* | 6 |
| 2 | DSOITNETA | STATIONED | 24 – 24 | STATIONED | ANTIDOTES* | 24 |
| 3 | DRSAEUTGI | STAGED | 24 – 32 | GAUDIEST | 32 | |
| 4 | 100 9 7 3 9 3 → 650 | 649 ☓ | 24 – 39 | 652
? |
Best: 650 = ((100 − (9 × 3)) × 9) − 7 |
42 |
| 5 | LROENRUNL | RUNNER | 30 – 45 | ROLLER | ENROLL*, NEURON*, RUNNEL*, UNROLL* | 48 |
| 6 | SLRPOUEIG | SPOILER | 30 – 53 | GROUPIES | PERILOUS*, PIROGUES* | 56 |
| 7 | OEDVGNORE | GENDER | 30 – 61 | GOVERNED | OVERDONE* | 64 |
| 8 | 25 4 5 3 7 1 → 230 | 230
? |
40 – 71 | 230
? |
Best: 230 = (25 + (7 × 3)) × 5 |
74 |
| 9 | ????????? | 40 – 81 | DEXTERITY
(3 seconds) |
84 |
