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Episode 900

From Countdown

Episode 900 was broadcast on 23 August 1989, as part of Series 18.

Ann Rutter played Mark Pont, with Ann Rutter winning 63 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ann Rutter Score Mark Pont Others Max.
1 RRYEACREN CAREER 6 – 0 craner ☓ ERRANCY*, YEARNER* 7
2 JDNROEUCP POUNDER 13 – 7 PRODUCE CONJURED* 15
3 GNLEIWRSE SEWERING 21 – 7 REELING 23
4 100 3 8 5 2 6 → 775 775
100 × 8 − (3 + 2) × 5
31 – 17 775
100 × 8 − (3 + 2) × 5


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5 THCOEIGDN ETCHING 38 – 24 ETCHING CTENOID*, DEONTIC*, ECHOING*, HEDONIC*, NOTCHED*, NOTICED*, THONGED* 40
6 SPROELAPT TOPPLES 45 – 31 TOPPLES PETROSAL*, PROLAPSE* 48
7 NTLSEUISN SUNNIEST 53 – 39 UTENSILS 56
8 50 6 1 2 9 9 → 291 291
50 × 6 − 9
63 – 49 291
50 × 6 − 9


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9 eeefhorrt* 63 – 59 THEREFORE
(25 seconds)
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