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Episode 901
From Countdown
Episode 901 was broadcast on 24 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Ann Rutter played David Ware, with David Ware winning 40 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Ann Rutter | Score | David Ware | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TGBEOTNAC | COTTAGE | 7 – 0 | BEGAN | BETTONG*, COGNATE | 7 |
2 | RECWELURA | CLEARER | 14 – 7 | CRAWLER | CRUELER* | 14 |
3 | SNTUANLES | suntans ☓ | 14 – 12 | STEAL | ANNULETS | 22 |
4 | 50 3 9 6 4 4 → 416 | 417 ☓ | 14 – 19 | 412
50 × 9 − (4 + 3) × 6 + 4 |
CV: 416 = (6 ÷ 3 + 50) × (4 + 4) |
32 |
5 | RYIANGNRA | ANGRY | 14 – 26 | GRANARY | ARRAYING | 40 |
6 | MVLREANDI | marined ☓ | 14 – 33 | RIVALED | INVADER, MANDREL*, MANLIER*, MARLINE*, MINERAL, RAILMEN*, RAVELIN*, RAVINED*, RIMLAND*, VERMIAN* | 47 |
7 | SKAIDGEGV | VISAGED | 21 – 33 | SKIVED | 54 | |
8 | 100 2 6 6 4 1 → 920 | 918
(6 + 4 − 1) × (100 + 2) |
28 – 40 | 918
(6 + 4 − 1) × (100 + 2) |
CV: 920 = (100 − 6 − 2) × (6 + 4) |
64 |
9 | CANUBLAME | AMBULANCE
(1.5 seconds) |
38 – 40 | 74 |