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Episode 214
From Countdown
Episode 214 was broadcast on 23 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Keith Cloke played June Madell, with June Madell winning 52 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Keith Cloke | Score | June Madell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IOEXSRLON | LOINS | 0 – 6 | LOOSER | EROSION*, LOONIER*, LOONIES*, ORIOLES* | 7 |
| 2 | UIEGSZTNA | UNTIES | 6 – 6 | zesting ☓ | GAUZIEST*, SAUTEING*, TZIGANES* | 15 |
| 3 | EIOQGDFNE | DEFINE | 6 – 13 | FEEDING | FEIGNED* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 9 4 7 5 1 → 104 | 104
(7 − 5) × 50 + 4 |
16 – 23 | 104
(9 − 7) × 50 + 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | IORVBIXDE | BRIDE | 21 – 23 | driver ☓ | OVERBID* | 39 |
| 6 | AIUSLJETN | INSULT | 21 – 30 | SALIENT | INSULATE | 47 |
| 7 | AOESGBWKG | BAKES | 26 – 35 | WAGES | BOSKAGE* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 75 3 5 10 7 → 942 | 940
(10 + 3) × 75 − 7 × 5 |
33 – 42 | 940
10 × 100 − 75 + 7 + 5 + 3 |
CV: 942 = (100 − 7) × 10 + 75 ÷ 5 − 3 |
64 |
| 9 | CLOGSIONH | 33 – 52 | SCHOOLING
(20 seconds) |
74 |
