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Episode 175
From Countdown
Episode 175 was broadcast on 13 June 1984, as part of Series 4.
John Sansbury played St. John Daly, with St. John Daly winning 51 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Sansbury | Score | St. John Daly | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLMUEUISS | MULES | 0 – 6 | SMILES | MIMULUSES* | 18 |
| 2 | BXBAVONIS | SAXON | 5 – 11 | SAXON | BONSAI*, NABOBS* | 24 |
| 3 | RGTOOISSI | ROOTS | 10 – 16 | STIRS | ROOSTS, TORSOS* | 30 |
| 4 | 75 4 7 2 9 3 → 748 | 748
(7 + 3) × 75 − 2 |
20 – 26 | 748
(7 + 3) × 75 − 2 |
|
40 |
| 5 | KFLASGUAG | FLAGS | 25 – 31 | FLAGS | FLASK, FUGAL*, GALAS*, GLUGS*, GULFS | 45 |
| 6 | LDOENGBRO | BOLDER | 31 – 37 | LONGED | BLONDER | 52 |
| 7 | NGHIENSBL | ENSIGN | 31 – 44 | SHINGLE | ENGLISH | 59 |
| 8 | 75 25 10 6 6 8 → 667 | 668
(75 + 25) × 6 + 6 × 10 + 8 |
38 – 51 | 668
(25 + 75 + 10) × 6 + 8 |
CV: 667 = (25 − 10 − 6) × 75 − 8 |
69 |
| 9 | EHOODSLAF | FALSEHOOD
(10 seconds) |
48 – 51 | 79 |
