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Episode 930
From Countdown
Episode 930 was broadcast on 4 October 1989, as part of Series 18.
Mark Cooper played Robin Robinson, with Mark Cooper winning 41 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark Cooper | Score | Robin Robinson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GYTIEECQA | CAGEY | 0 – 6 | GAIETY | 6 | |
| 2 | ZBYREAEWF | WEARY | 5 – 11 | WAFER | FREEWAY | 13 |
| 3 | PRSDAIAMU | PAIRS | 10 – 16 | PRAMS | MARSUPIA* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 7 8 7 5 5 → 813 | 813
(8 x 100) + 7 + 7 - (5 / 5) |
20 – 26 | 813
(8 x 100) + 7 + 7 - (5 / 5) |
|
31 |
| 5 | SPRAIEDPN | SPRAINED | 28 – 26 | PRAISED | SANDPIPER* | 49 |
| 6 | LRXAEINSR | LINERS | 34 – 26 | RAINS | SNARLIER | 57 |
| 7 | TSLCAUOSE | SALUTES | 41 – 26 | CLOSET | CASSOULET*, OSCULATES | 75 |
| 8 | 100 8 10 3 3 9 → 734 | 737 | 41 – 33 | 733
((10 - 3) x 100) + (3 x 8) + 9 |
CV: 734 = ((100 - 9) x 8) + 3 + 3 |
85 |
| 9 | ????????? | 41 – 33 | ????????? | 95 |
