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Episode 577
From Countdown
Episode 577 was broadcast on 27 May 1987, as part of Series 12.
Mike Stanford played Matthew Francis, with Mike Stanford winning 56 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Humphrey Lyttelton, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mike Stanford | Score | Matthew Francis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSOATRIAP | PATIOS | 0 – 8 | PATRIOTS | PARTITAS* | 8 |
| 2 | CNTUAVDSR | STRAND | 6 – 8 | CRUST | CUSTARD, TUNDRAS* | 15 |
| 3 | FOMATSFID | TIFFS | 6 – 15 | MASTIFF | DIATOMS*, DISTAFF, MASTOID, STIFADO* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 8 3 10 6 8 → 223 | 223
75 × 3 − (10 − 8) |
16 – 25 | 223
75 × 3 − (8 − 6) |
|
32 |
| 5 | LROTRENSA | ROASTER | 23 – 32 | SENATOR | REALTORS*, RELATORS | 40 |
| 6 | FIKNESGAT | FEASTING | 31 – 40 | FEASTING | 48 | |
| 7 | YVENWPTOW | TOWNY | 36 – 45 | TOWNY/WOVEN | ENVOY, PEONY* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 1 8 3 6 2 → 446 | 446
(3 + 1) × 100 + 8 × 6 − 2 |
46 – 55 | 446
(3 + 1) × 100 + 8 × 6 − 2 |
|
63 |
| 9 | GREENASPS | PASSENGER
(4 seconds) |
56 – 55 | 73 |
