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Episode 909
From Countdown
Episode 909 was broadcast on 5 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Mark St. John London played John Slade, with Mark St. John London winning 70 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark St. John London | Score | John Slade | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RZARFINRE | REFRAIN | 7 – 0 | FINER | FARRIER | 7 |
| 2 | SMLAIENGH | MASHING | 14 – 0 | SHAME | LEASHING, SHEALING* | 15 |
| 3 | PRTOWRETU | POTTER | 20 – 6 | RETORT | TORTURE, TROUPER* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 4 8 8 7 7 → 408 | 408
4 × 100 + 8 |
30 – 16 | 408
4 × 100 + 8 |
|
32 |
| 5 | CSDEIELNT | ENLISTED | 38 – 16 | SCENTED | DENTICLES | 50 |
| 6 | TVDAINLUV | UNTIL | 43 – 16 | VAIN | INDULT*, UNLAID | 56 |
| 7 | GGCOAWENT | COGNATE | 50 – 16 | WAGON | 63 | |
| 8 | 75 10 8 7 7 1 → 596 | 596
75 × 8 − (7 + 7 − 10) |
60 – 26 | 596
75 × 8 − (10 − 7 + 1) |
|
73 |
| 9 | celnoprtu* | CORPULENT
(1.5 seconds) |
70 – 26 | 83 |
