Spoilers for Monday 13th March 2023 (Series 87, Heat 36)

[Tony Atkins]

Conundrum for my second show was MINIMUSED

[Marc Meakin]

Pat Nevin in DC today one of my football heroes.
Polite request to the Countdown team, if I'm allowed back in 9 years 8 months can you see it that wee Pat is in DC
TIA

[Tom S]

Pat Nevin in DC today one of my football heroes.
Polite request to the Countdown team, if I'm allowed back in 9 years 8 months can you see it that wee Pat is in DC
TIA

I had Pat as a dictionary corner guest when I was on. Struck it lucky with all of my guests, but Pat was definitely my favourite. Very down to earth, who clearly enjoyed being there and made time for everyone. Also had some interesting anecdotes, too!

[Tom S]

Pat Nevin in DC today one of my football heroes.
Polite request to the Countdown team, if I'm allowed back in 9 years 8 months can you see it that wee Pat is in DC
TIA

I had Pat as a dictionary corner guest when I was on. Struck it lucky with all of my guests, but Pat was definitely my favourite. Very down to earth, clearly enjoyed being there, and made time for everyone. Also had some interesting anecdotes, too!

[Marc Meakin]

His autobiography was probably the best sports book I've read in years

[Johnny Canuck]

It's -OUR here too, guys

[Graeme Cole]

It's -OUR here too, guys

I did wonder what he was talking about here. The hyphen makes it clear.

[Johnny Canuck]

It's -OUR here too, guys

I did wonder what he was talking about here. The hyphen makes it clear.

For clarity, referring to the introduction where Colin told the Canadian-born challenger "Remember, only spellings with -OUR are allowed" or similar

[Toby McDonald]

OLEINES in R8
TUYERES in R13

[Philip A]

OLEINES in R8
TUYERES in R13

R13 only letters max I missed. I had MESOLINE.

[Howie Myers]

r9 alt: (50+4)*3+25=187
r10: OUTLIER
r11 alt: QUEANS
r12: PLAGUES
r13 alt: STOREY