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Episode 939
From Countdown
Episode 939 was broadcast on 2 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Beryl Lee played Linda Munden, with Linda Munden winning 51 - 12. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Thatcher, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Beryl Lee | Score | Linda Munden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LGKEIGSAV | VISGAE | 6 – 0 | LEAKS | GLAIVES | 7 |
| 2 | CLROEOTCG | ROLE | 6 – 6 | COOLER | COOTER*, LECTOR*, LOOTER*, OCELOT, RETOOL*, ROOTLE*, TOOLER* | 13 |
| 3 | HTNAEYBUL | BEAUTY | 12 – 6 | HEAT | TUNABLE* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 9 6 1 2 5 → 652 | 652 ☓ | 12 – 16 | 652
((100 + 9) x 6) - 2 |
|
30 |
| 5 | VTTROAECR | TRACER | 12 – 23 | REACTOR | CREATOR*, OVERACT, RETRACT*, TRACTOR* | 37 |
| 6 | WNPUISDAN | waist ☓ | 12 – 29 | UNSAID | INDUNAS, UNWINDS* | 44 |
| 7 | TSFMEIALS | SLATES | 12 – 36 | FALSIES | FILMSETS*, FLAMIEST*, SEALIFTS* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 100 2 5 8 9 → 651 | 650 ☓ | 12 – 41 | 642
((100 + 25) x 5) + 9 + 8 |
CV: 651 = ((100 - 25) x 9) - ((5 - 2) x 8) |
62 |
| 9 | degilnopr* | 12 – 51 | DEPLORING
(11 seconds) |
72 |
