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Revision as of 22:17, 20 April 2011
Episode 938 was broadcast on 1 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Eileen Whitworth played Linda Munden, with Linda Munden winning 44 - 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Thatcher, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
This was the first show of the 1990s.
In reference to the conundrum on this episode, the items in the Countdown goody bag became referred to as "nickernogs" throughout Series 19 and 20.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Eileen Whitworth | Score | Linda Munden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NRLDEIECX | CREED | 0 – 8 | RECLINED | DECLINER* | 8 |
| 2 | SCTAURSEL | SLATERS | 7 – 8 | CRATES | CLUSTERS, RECUSALS*, SALUTERS* | 16 |
| 3 | WSFIEIWTR | SWIFTER | 14 – 15 | WIRIEST | SWIFTIE* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 2 1 8 1 7 → 878 | 879 ☓ | 14 – 15 | 893 |
CV: 875/881 Best: 880 = ((75 - 1) x 2 x (7 - 1)) - 8 |
30 |
| 5 | NSDAIQENZ | DENS | 14 – 21 | SINNED | AZIDES*, AZINES*, DINNAE*, INSANE, SIENNA*, ZANIES* | 36 |
| 6 | SNPGAEOCH | CHOSEN | 14 – 28 | POACHES | CHANGES, CHEAPOS* | 43 |
| 7 | TDRUAEMSB | TREADS | 20 – 34 | TRADES | DRUMBEATS* | 61 |
| 8 | 100 6 3 8 7 1 → 150 | 150
(8 x 6) + 100 + 3 - 1 |
30 – 44 | 150
(8 x 6) + 100 + 3 - 1 |
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71 |
| 9 | NICKERNOG | 30 – 44 | RECKONING | 81 |
