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Episode 847

From Countdown

Episode 847 was broadcast on 17 February 1989, as part of Series 17.

Anna Sims played Len Marshall, with Len Marshall winning 43 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Anna Sims Score Len Marshall Others Max.
1 TPROEHNET PORTENT 7 – 0 HOTTER ENTREPOT* 8
2 NDCBIUNHA CHAIN 7 – 7 UNCHAIN 15
3 LXGVIOICN COILING 14 – 14 VOICING 22
4 75 3 8 6 10 5 → 311 308 14 – 24 311
(10 − 6) × 75 + 8 + 3


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5 TSPORSUWI SPORTS 20 – 30 SPORTS PURISTS, SPROUTS, SPRUITS*, STUPORS*, SUITORS* 39
6 NRFEAESLC CLEANERS 28 – 30 LANCERS CLEANSER 47
7 RKADTRUET TARRED 34 – 36 DARKER DARTER*, RATTED, RATTER*, RETARD*, RUTTED*, TARTED*, TAUTER*, TETRAD*, TRADER*, TURRET 53
8 50 10 2 8 6 9 → 471 470
50 × 10 − (6 + 9) × 2
41 – 43 472
9 × 50 + 2 × 10 + 8 − 6

CV: 471 = (50 − 2) × 10 − 9

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9 ccehilnor* 41 – 43 CHRONICLE 73