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Episode 7973

From Countdown

Episode 7973 was broadcast on 14 March 2023, as part of Series 87.

Myles Donald played Rita Meston, with Rita Meston winning 114 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Pat Nevin, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Appearing after a 37-year gap, Meston became the contestant with the third-longest gap between appearances, and the longest gap for a female contestant.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Myles Donald Score Rita Meston Others Max.
1 FRGAIECNI CARING 0 – 7 FEARING REAGINIC*, REFACING 8
2 DLJAIAEMP IMPALED 7 – 14 IMPALED ALMADIE*, IMPLEAD*, PELAMID* 15
3 100 3 3 9 4 5 → 576 580 7 – 21 575
(100 + 9 + 3 + 3) × 5

RR: 576 = (100 − 4) × (9 − 3)

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TTT AVICTORY It's a victory for eagerness and enthusiasm. VORACITY
4 GWNOEUASN SANE 7 – 27 WAGONS GUENONS*, NONAGES 32
5 KWEIODSTL LISTED 7 – 34 WILDEST KELOIDS*, LOWSIDE* 39
6 50 5 10 3 8 9 → 205 205
(10 − 9 + 3) × 50 + 5
17 – 44 205
(10 − 9 + 3) × 50 + 5


49
7 RNPIEUSFT pruniest ☓ 17 – 51 PUNIEST REPUNITS*, UNPRIEST* 57
8 PMRIAEHNO PRIME 17 – 58 PHONIER AIRPHONE*, HOMARINE*, MORPHINE 65
9 75 8 1 4 2 10 → 755 755
75 × 10 + 4 + 1
27 – 68 755
75 × 10 + 4 + 1


75
TTT OBOECLAD With this, you just need the kit to go with it. CABOODLE
10 SNTIEIANH SAINT 27 – 74 HASTEN ANNITES*, ASININE*, HINNIES*, INTEINS*, NANITES*, NANTIES*, TANNIES*, TANNISH*, TINNIES 82
11 RSTEAOLSI REALIST 34 – 81 RISSOLE TAILORESS 100
12 MLTEAERTU RELATE 40 – 87 MUTTER METARULE* 108
13 BDAEOETST beasted ☓ 40 – 94 TOASTED BESOTTED 116
14 100 6 3 7 5 3 → 207 207
6 ÷ 3 × 100 + 7
50 – 104 207
(5 − 3) × 100 + 7


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15 STEAKFIRE 50 – 114 FREAKIEST
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