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Episode 912
From Countdown
Episode 912 was broadcast on 8 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Christopher Alexander played Margaret Budden, with Margaret Budden winning 43 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christopher Alexander | Score | Margaret Budden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTNVAEUBI | INVADE | 6 – 6 | UNITED | DEVIANT, VAUNTED | 7 |
| 2 | NRDPEAEST | PRETENDS | 14 – 6 | PRESENT | PARENTED*, PEDERAST*, TRAPESED* | 15 |
| 3 | RGSNUAECY | ARGUES | 14 – 13 | URGENCY | CANGUES, CARNEYS*, GURNEYS* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 10 9 7 10 5 → 476 | 475 ☓ | 14 – 13 | 475 ☓ |
CV: 476 = 10 × 50 − (10 + 9 + 5) |
32 |
| 5 | STDCIEARN | STRAINED | 22 – 21 | DISTANCE | DICENTRAS* | 50 |
| 6 | SWNFIOUDG | DOUSING | 29 – 28 | DOUSING | DOWSING, FUNGOID*, GUIDONS* | 57 |
| 7 | JLFREOAKZ | JOKER | 34 – 33 | JOKER | FLORAE*, LOAFER | 63 |
| 8 | 1 3 9 4 4 5 → 852 | 891 | 34 – 33 | 891 |
CV: 852 = ((5 + 1) × 9 × 4 − 3) × 4 |
73 |
| 9 | eghiiknrs* | 34 – 43 | SHRIEKING
(4 seconds) |
83 |
