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Episode 876
From Countdown
Episode 876 was broadcast on 20 July 1989, as part of Series 18.
Ron Smith played Shirley Scott, with Shirley Scott winning 46 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ron Smith | Score | Shirley Scott | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRSOEDORI | GORED | 0 – 6 | DORIES | GIRDERS, GOODIES | 7 |
| 2 | FHSEOIGNP | HINGES | 0 – 13 | SHOEING | PHONIES*, PIGEONS, POSHING* | 14 |
| 3 | CRWAIDEMD | RAIDED | 6 – 19 | DIADEM | ADMIRED* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 7 2 10 7 8 → 613 | 614
(10 + 2) × 50 + 7 + 7 |
13 – 26 | 614
(10 + 2) × 50 + 7 + 7 |
CV: 613 = 2 × 7 × 50 − 8 × 10 − 7 |
31 |
| 5 | TRAUODSNA | ASTOUND | 20 – 26 | STRAND | ROTUNDAS* | 39 |
| 6 | TGLOIDENH | LIGHTEN | 27 – 26 | TOILED | DELIGHT*, GLINTED*, HOLDING*, HOTLINE*, LENTIGO*, LENTOID*, LIGHTED*, LITHOED*, THOLING*, THONGED*, TINGLED* | 46 |
| 7 | IEODYGMSE | MIDGES | 33 – 26 | DOMES | GEODESY, MOSEYED* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 4 9 8 1 4 → 932 | 932
9 × 100 + 8 × 4 |
43 – 36 | 932
9 × 100 + 8 × 4 |
|
63 |
| 9 | eeelnssss* | 43 – 46 | SENSELESS
(2.5 seconds) |
73 |
