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Episode 889
From Countdown
Episode 889 was broadcast on 8 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Sue Hall played Jonathan Anstey, with Jonathan Anstey winning 46 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sue Hall | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LGNIECRAG | CLEARING | 8 – 8 | CLEARING | GANGLIER*, REGALING | 8 |
| 2 | TETSNODDI | DENTIST | 15 – 15 | DISTEND | NODDIES*, STINTED, TIENTOS*, TODDIES*, TONIEST* | 15 |
| 3 | GJGEAPROR | JOGGER | 21 – 15 | porrage ☓ | GORGER*, GROPER, JAGGER* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 8 6 7 6 10 → 657 | 657 ☓ | 21 – 15 | 547 |
CV: 657 = (6 × 6 − 10) × 25 + 7 |
31 |
| 5 | TSEGVAOFW | WAVES | 21 – 22 | STOWAGE | TOWAGES | 38 |
| 6 | FRHIESRAL | FLASHER | 21 – 30 | FLASHIER | 46 | |
| 7 | IERRMDINU | REMIND | 27 – 36 | MURDER | URIDINE* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 9 6 3 9 4 → 374 | 374
6 × 50 + 9 × 9 − (4 + 3) |
37 – 36 | 380 |
|
63 |
| 9 | effglortu* | 37 – 46 | FORGETFUL
(4 seconds) |
73 |
