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Episode 840
From Countdown
Episode 840 was broadcast on 8 February 1989, as part of Series 17.
Esther Poligadoo played Evan Simpson, with Evan Simpson winning 73 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Frazer Hines, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Evan Simpson | Score | Esther Poligadoo | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FNOIDSEAR | ANEROID | 7 – 7 | FRIENDS | ANEROIDS, FORESAID, ANODISER* | 8 |
| 2 | NHDRUIDEG | HERDING | 14 – 7 | HINDER | UNGIRDED* | 16 |
| 3 | TKREABTMO | BROMATE | 21 – 7 | MARKET | ABETTOR | 23 |
| 4 | 100 5 10 8 9 9 → 507 | 507
5*100+8-(9/9) |
31 – 17 | 507
5*100+8+9-10 |
|
33 |
| 5 | TGEAWLJOR | LEGATOR | 38 – 17 | GLOAT | GLOATER* | 40 |
| 6 | ILPFAESCN | PELICANS | 46 – 17 | PLACES | CAPELINS, LIFESPAN*, PANICLES* | 48 |
| 7 | LRPTOENTA | PORTENT | 53 – 24 | PORTENT | TOLERANT* | 56 |
| 8 | 100 1 10 9 6 1 → 300 | 300
(10-6-1)*100 |
63 – 34 | 300
(9-6)*100 |
CV: 300 = (6/(1+1))*100 |
66 |
| 9 | DEEIPPRRS* | PERSPIRED
(7 seconds) |
73 – 34 | 76 |
