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Episode 897
From Countdown
Episode 897 was broadcast on 18 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Leslie Martin played Mark Pont, with Mark Pont winning 53 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Leslie Martin | Score | Mark Pont | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSTDOIEMC | MODISTE | 7 – 7 | NOTICED | CENTIMOS*, DOMESTIC | 8 |
| 2 | TZTIAIWRE | WITTIER | 14 – 7 | WAITER | 15 | |
| 3 | SLNSAEORP | PERSONS | 21 – 14 | LOANERS | PSORALENS* | 33 |
| 4 | 2 6 7 9 6 5 → 135 | 135
((6 / 6) + 2) x 9 x 5 |
31 – 24 | 135
(9 + 6 + (6 x 2)) x 5 |
|
43 |
| 5 | GDNIEODRN | NODDING | 38 – 31 | ERODING | DENDRON*, DODGIER*, DRONING*, GRINNED*, GROINED*, IGNORED, NEGRONI*, REDDING*, REDOING*, RENDING*, RODDING* | 50 |
| 6 | LGSKIADBO | blacks ☓ | 38 – 36 | BAILS | BIOGAS* | 56 |
| 7 | TTSAUAGUS | AUGUST | 44 – 36 | STAGS | STATUS | 62 |
| 8 | 50 6 4 3 9 6 → 875 | — | 44 – 43 | 876
(6 x 3 x 50) - (6 x 4) |
CV: 875 = (((6 x 50) - 9) x 3) + 6 - 4 |
72 |
| 9 | deeeprssx* | 44 – 53 | EXPRESSED
(3 seconds) |
82 |
