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Episode 865
From Countdown
Episode 865 was broadcast on 15 March 1989, and was the first semi-final of Series 17.
Evan Simpson played Tim Morrissey, with Evan Simpson winning 56 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Evan Simpson | Score | Tim Morrissey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RYTGOEUPE | REPUTE | 6 – 6 | REPUTE | PROTEGE | 7 |
| 2 | NSSEODAOH | SEASON | 12 – 12 | SHADES | SANDSHOE* | 15 |
| 3 | IBSFEGLMI | SMILE | 17 – 17 | FILMS | FILIBEGS* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 7 8 2 1 2 → 229 | 229
(100 + 8) × 2 + 2 × 7 − 1 |
27 – 27 | 229
100 × 2 + (1 + 2) × 7 + 8 |
|
33 |
| 5 | LICETJEUV | EVICT | 32 – 27 | LIVE | LUCITE*, LUETIC* | 39 |
| 6 | WGNZOOINS | SWOONING | 40 – 35 | SWOONING | SNOOZING | 47 |
| 7 | KGTEODESA | STODGE | 46 – 35 | steaked ☓ | DOTAGES, GOATEES* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 9 6 10 9 3 → 465 | 465
(10 − 9 + 75) × 6 + 9 |
56 – 45 | 465
(10 − 9 + 75) × 6 + 9 |
|
64 |
| 9 | TITOTANGO | 56 – 45 | TATTOOING | 74 |
