Episode 832
From Countdown
Episode 832 was broadcast on 27 January 1989, as part of Series 17.
Tim Morrissey played Mary Hawes, with the game ending in a 51-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim Morrissey | Score | Mary Hawes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LYERAVOLR | LOVELY | 7 – 7 | LOVELY | LAYOVER*, OVERALL*, OVERLAY* | 7 |
| 2 | CDGIEMSAV | MIDGES | 12 – 12 | ADVISE | ADVICES*, MISGAVE*, VISAGED* | 14 |
| 3 | TADSEIRAE | RADIATES | 20 – 20 | STEADIER | READIEST* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 5 8 6 3 1 → 663 | 663 | 30 – 20 | 665 |
Best: 663 = ((100 + 8) × 6) + (5 × 3) |
32 |
| 5 | NWHAEICTS | WITCHES | 37 – 20 | WHINES | ASTHENIC*, CHANTIES* | 40 |
| 6 | RNINETOFD | FRONTED | 44 – 27 | FRONTED | FORNENT*, INFERNO*, INTONED*, INTONER* | 47 |
| 7 | XSFEIARBH | bashier ☓ | 44 – 34 | BEARISH | 54 | |
| 8 | 25 1 10 4 9 1 → 628 | 625
? |
51 – 41 | 625
? |
Best: 627 = (25 + (4 × (1 + 1))) × (10 + 9) |
61 |
| 9 | ACENPTTUU* | 51 – 51 | PUNCTUATE
(2 seconds) |
71 |