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Episode 239

From Countdown

Episode 239 was broadcast on 11 January 1985, as part of Series 6.

Laurie Silver played Kim Hathaway, with Laurie Silver winning 38 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Laurie Silver Score Kim Hathaway Others Max.
1 NLEUCAREL nuclear ☓8 0 – 7 NUCLEAR CERULEAN* 8
2 SUETYOISL STYLES 6 – 13 STYLES LOUSIEST 16
3 QWEAUVFGH VAGUE 11 – 13 HUGE FAUGH 21
4 75 4 8 10 9 2 → 579 581
75 × 4 × 2 − 10 − 9
18 – 13

CV: 579 = (75 − 2) × 8 − 9 + 4

31
5 EDGIOTYED TOYED 18 – 19 DIETED EDITED*, ODDITY* 37
6 HBIEISVTN HIVES 23 – 24 VISIT INVITES, VINIEST* 44
7 SOAVGESIE VASES 28 – 29 SAVES VISAGES 51
8 100 25 6 4 8 8 → 122 122
8 + 8 + 6 + 100
38 – 29 124


61
9 MNAOTEILO 38 – 29 nominal ☓
(27 seconds)
EMOTIONAL 71