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Episode 878
From Countdown
Episode 878 was broadcast on 24 July 1989, as part of Series 18.
Christine Stallybrass played Shirley Scott, with Shirley Scott winning 47 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine Stallybrass | Score | Shirley Scott | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RNSUIATME | MARINES | 7 – 0 | MUSTER | ANTISERUM*, RUMINATES | 18 |
| 2 | DSFBIUADI | FADS | 11 – 4 | SAID | DISBUD* | 24 |
| 3 | FNNEASEPY | PENNY | 16 – 9 | ASPEN | PAYEES* | 30 |
| 4 | 100 9 8 7 1 1 → 157 | 157
100 + 7 × 8 + 1 |
26 – 19 | 157
100 + 7 × 8 + 1 |
|
40 |
| 5 | AUOSGNSAG | GANGS | 31 – 24 | GANGS | GOSSAN*, GUANOS, SANGAS*, SAUNAS*, SUGANS* | 46 |
| 6 | CMXOUDAHE | DOUCHE | 37 – 30 | DOUCHE | CAUDEX*, COAXED*, HOAXED* | 52 |
| 7 | GHNDOIESA | SHOEING | 44 – 37 | SHADING | ADHESION, AGONISED, DIAGNOSE*, HEADINGS, SHEADING* | 60 |
| 8 | 100 8 9 2 1 6 → 533 | 533 ☓ | 44 – 47 | 533
(100 + 8) × (6 − 1) − (9 − 2) |
|
70 |
| 9 | cceeinnno* | 44 – 47 | INNOCENCE | 80 |
