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Episode 860
From Countdown
Episode 860 was broadcast on 8 March 1989, as part of Series 17.
Vicki McCarthy played Alex Pearse, with Vicki McCarthy winning 58 - 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vicki McCarthy | Score | Alex Pearse | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAORLDISE | SOLDIER | 7 – 7 | SOLDIER | DARIOLES | 8 |
| 2 | TROIKPUFS | PURIST | 13 – 13 | FRUITS | PROFITS*, SPORTIF* | 15 |
| 3 | HDMEASOSA | ASHAMED | 20 – 13 | SHADES | AMASSED, SMASHED* | 22 |
| 4 | 9 1 2 10 9 7 → 237 | 228 | 20 – 20 | 238
((9 + 9 + 7 - 1) x 10) - 2 |
CV: 237 = ((9 x 9) - 2) x (10 - 7) |
32 |
| 5 | RINSAUCEN | SAUCIER | 27 – 27 | CANNIER | INSURANCE | 50 |
| 6 | ITWEWIGBR | TIGER | 32 – 32 | WRITE | BITER*, TRIBE | 55 |
| 7 | TOTEJNCOD | COTTON | 38 – 38 | COTTON | COTTONED* | 63 |
| 8 | 100 6 8 10 8 3 → 649 | 649
((100 + 10) x 6) - (8 + 3) |
48 – 48 | 649
((100 + 8) x 6) + 8 + 3 - 10 |
|
73 |
| 9 | aehlnrtuy* | UNEARTHLY
(14 seconds) |
58 – 48 | 83 |
