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Episode 176
From Countdown
Episode 176 was broadcast on 14 June 1984, as part of Series 4.
St. John Daly played Phillip Alder, with Phillip Alder winning 46 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | St. John Daly | Score | Phillip Alder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTWOHLELD | TROWEL | 6 – 0 | trowled ☓ | TROLLED*, WHORLED | 7 |
| 2 | UIBSWTRDO | DISTURB | 13 – 0 | BIRDS | OUTBIDS | 14 |
| 3 | STDIAYCBI | ACIDITY | 20 – 0 | BASIC | BASICITY* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 4 9 10 7 4 → 822 | 821 | 20 – 10 | 822
9 × 100 − 7 × 10 − 4 − 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | EOSNPQFTD | POSTED | 20 – 17 | FONDEST | 39 | |
| 6 | STDIIGRAO | GROATS | 26 – 23 | DIGITS | DIARIST* | 46 |
| 7 | IULJTINSC | JUST | 26 – 29 | INSULT | LINCTUS | 53 |
| 8 | 25 8 5 10 2 9 → 767 | 767 ☓ | 26 – 36 | 768
(5 × 8 − 10) × 25 + 2 × 9 |
CV: 767 = (5 − 2) × 10 × 25 + 9 + 8 |
63 |
| 9 | LSTREAMUF | 26 – 46 | MASTERFUL
(4 seconds) |
73 |
