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Episode 907
From Countdown
Episode 907 was broadcast on 1 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Mark St. John London played Bill Taylor, with Mark St. John London winning 50 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark St. John London | Score | Bill Taylor | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSGZIEFAI | FAIRIES | 7 – 7 | FAIRIES | 7 | |
| 2 | AEHLNMGOE | HOMAGE | 13 – 13 | HOMAGE | GLEEMAN*, HALOGEN*, MANHOLE* | 14 |
| 3 | NCWGAIUTD | DATING | 19 – 19 | WADING | DUCTING* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 7 1 9 1 4 → 608 | 608
(7 − 1) × 4 × 25 + 9 − 1 |
29 – 29 | 608
(7 − 1) × 4 × 25 + 9 − 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | OEPTSSGNA | postages ☓ | 29 – 35 | POSSET | APTNESS*, ONSTAGE*, PATNESS*, POSTAGE, SPONGES*, STEPSON*, TANGOES* | 38 |
| 6 | RPRUNEDUL | PLUNDER | 36 – 35 | PURRED | UNRULED | 45 |
| 7 | WCEITTNRE | WRITTEN | 43 – 35 | WINTER | RETICENT | 53 |
| 8 | 25 3 4 8 10 5 → 641 | 640
3 × 8 × 25 + 4 × 10 |
50 – 42 | 640
(5 + 3) × 8 × 10 |
CV: 641 = (8 × 25 + 10 + 5) × 3 − 4 |
63 |
| 9 | ????????? | 50 – 42 | ????????? | 73 |
