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Episode 928
From Countdown
Episode 928 was broadcast on 2 October 1989, as part of Series 18.
Mandi Hale played David Dillner, with Mandi Hale winning 65 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mandi Hale | Score | David Dillner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LRQNOEOEG | LONGER | 6 – 6 | LONGER | ORGONE*, OROGEN* | 6 |
| 2 | TCBIUOSVG | CUBITS | 12 – 6 | BOGUS | BIGOTS*, COITUS*, CUBIST* | 12 |
| 3 | WNRRIEAER | WEARIER | 19 – 6 | WARREN | WARRENER* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 8 5 3 6 2 → 503 | 503
50 × (8 + 2) + 3 |
29 – 16 | 503
50 × (8 + 2) + 3 |
|
30 |
| 5 | NLNOEAFLN | FLANNEL | 36 – 23 | FLANNEL | 37 | |
| 6 | SRDZUAIEL | LADIES | 42 – 23 | laudier ☓ | DUALIZES, RESIDUAL | 45 |
| 7 | GNDOAEPKO | PONGED | 48 – 29 | PONGED | DOGNAP*, GOONDA*, POGOED*, PONDOK*, POONED* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 9 7 2 6 10 → 322 | 321
(100 + 7) × (9 − 6) |
55 – 29 | 322 ☓ |
CV: 322 = (10 ÷ 2 + 100) × (9 − 6) + 7 |
61 |
| 9 | eeinnprtt* | PERTINENT
(1 second) |
65 – 29 | 71 |
