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Episode 81
From Countdown
Episode 81 was broadcast on 19 September 1983, as part of Series 3.
Harry Venet played David Drake-Brockman, with Harry Venet winning 36 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
NOTE: At least one contestant offered KINDLE in Round 7.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Harry Venet | Score | David Drake-Brockman | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ANRIEQPLE | ? | ? – ? | ? | PERINEAL* | 8 |
2 | TBEEYLISI | ? | ? – ? | ? | BELIES*, ELITES*, SLEETY*, STEELY* | 14 |
3 | UOZWNIGNO | ? | ? – ? | ? | OOZING*, OWNING*, WOOING*, ZONING* | 20 |
4 | 100 25 7 10 4 5 → 565 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 565 = 5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 25 |
30 |
5 | NTOOEXNEB | ? | ? – ? | ? | BONNET*, BOOTEE* | 36 |
6 | AETBTATIB | ? | ? – ? | ? | ABATE* | 41 |
7 | DJEINVAKL | ? | ? – ? | ? | JAVELIN* | 48 |
8 | 25 5 7 6 9 7 → 558 | ? | 36 – 26 | ? |
Best: 558 = (6 × 5 + 7 + 25) × 9 |
58 |
9 | YPANCLIFP | 36 – 26 | FLIPPANCY | 68 |
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- Episodes with round details
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