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Episode 929
From Countdown
Episode 929 was broadcast on 3 October 1989, as part of Series 18.
Mandi Hale played Mark Cooper, with Mark Cooper winning 48 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mandi Hale | Score | Mark Cooper | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RRRRIAUDG | DRUG | 0 – 5 | GUARD | DURRA* | 5 |
| 2 | LROSDUGCI | CLOUDS | 6 – 11 | CLOUDS | CORGIS*, COULIS*, CURIOS, GOURDS*, GUILDS*, GUIROS*, LOGICS* | 11 |
| 3 | NTVBUAUEC | CAVE | 6 – 16 | VAUNT | BUTANE | 17 |
| 4 | 75 8 4 9 6 6 → 802 | 798
((6 + 4) x 75) + (6 x 8) |
13 – 23 | 798
((6 + 4) x 75) + (6 x 8) |
CV: 802 = ((75 + 6) x (6 + 4)) - 8 |
27 |
| 5 | RWSSIEIDN | SINEW | 13 – 29 | WIDENS | INSIDERS, WIRINESS | 35 |
| 6 | GYGNEEOAD | NAGGED | 19 – 35 | GANGED | ENGAGED | 42 |
| 7 | GTSOENLEM | GENTLE | 25 – 41 | MELONS | GEMSTONE* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 5 1 10 8 7 → 990 | 985
((10 + 8 + 1) x 50) + (7 x 5) |
32 – 48 | 985
((10 + 8 + 1) x 50) + (7 x 5) |
CV: 990 = ((8 + 7 + 5) x 50) - 10 |
60 |
| 9 | ehloprstu* | 32 – 48 | UPHOLSTER | 70 |
