Episode 919
From Countdown
Episode 919 was broadcast on 19 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Avril Goldsworthy played Richard Evans, with Richard Evans winning 50 - 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Clement Freud, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Avril Goldsworthy | Score | Richard Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LGNOEACSO | loonies ☓ | 0 – 7 | LAGOONS | CONGEALS | 8 |
| 2 | IGXRNUBGS | BRINGS | 0 – 14 | SURGING | 15 | |
| 3 | NSDIOISQP | SNIPS | 5 – 19 | PONDS | ISOSPIN* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 50 4 10 3 3 → 674 | 664 | 5 – 26 | 670
((4 + 3) x 100) - (10 x 3) |
CV: 674 = ((100 - 3) x (4 + 3)) - (50 / 10) |
32 |
| 5 | EOGMDWRIL | GROWLED | 12 – 26 | goldier ☓ | GLORIED*, GODLIER, MOLDIER* | 39 |
| 6 | YNTUIARPS | PANTRY | 12 – 33 | NUTRIAS | PURITANS | 47 |
| 7 | UNRBEHROG | ROUGHER | 19 – 40 | ROUGHER | BURGEON, BURGHER*, ROUGHEN* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 7 3 3 10 9 → 363 | 362 | 19 – 50 | 363
(9 x (7 - 3) x 10) + 3 |
|
64 |
| 9 | abeeilmrs* | MISERABLE
(2 seconds) |
29 – 50 | 74 |