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Episode 859

From Countdown

Episode 859 was broadcast on 7 March 1989, as part of Series 17.

Vicki McCarthy played Alison Jarvis, with Vicki McCarthy winning 62 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Vicki McCarthy Score Alison Jarvis Others Max.
1 YTEALRGIP GAITER 6 – 6 PLAYER REGALITY 8
2 SDTUIENLH DINS 6 – 13 SHUNTED DILUENTS*, INSULTED, UNLISTED* 16
3 DZAICDAEN CANDIED 13 – 20 CANDIED CADENZA*, CANDIDA* 23
4 50 3 7 6 5 6 → 355 355
50 × 7 + 5
23 – 30 355
50 × 7 + 5


33
5 SNJIAECQV INCASE 29 – 30 VICES CASEIN*, CAVIES, NAVIES*, VINCAS* 39
6 LIEFLGAMR MILLER 35 – 36 REFILL FAMILLE*, FLAMIER*, FRAGILE 46
7 CRXPEOEST EXPORTS 42 – 43 EXPERTS EXCERPTS* 54
8 75 3 4 8 6 5 → 363 363
75 × 5 − 4 × 3
52 – 53 363
75 × 5 − (8 + 4)


64
9 dgginnoru* GROUNDING
(6 seconds)
62 – 53 74