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Episode 156
From Countdown
Episode 156 was broadcast on 10 May 1984, as part of Series 4.
Debbie Maguire played Sybil Robertson, with Debbie Maguire winning 48 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Debbie Maguire | Score | Sybil Robertson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUSDAMZEI | DREAMS | 6 – 6 | DREAMS | ADMIRES*, MISREAD*, RESIDUA* | 7 |
| 2 | QTEANSUBI | INQUEST | 13 – 6 | QUAINT | ANTIQUES, BANQUETS*, QUANTISE* | 15 |
| 3 | SETIDMEBL | LISTED | 13 – 13 | BETIMES | BEDTIMES | 23 |
| 4 | 50 4 10 1 9 7 → 832 | — | 13 – 13 | 832 ☓ |
CV: 832 = (10 ÷ (4 + 1) + 50) × (9 + 7) |
33 |
| 5 | GNOEGPIEB | BEGONE | 19 – 19 | BEGONE | BEEPING*, EPIGONE | 40 |
| 6 | NIWRADOEK | WORKED | 25 – 19 | drained ☓ | ANEROID, DOWNIER*, WONKIER* | 47 |
| 7 | TNAUTJIOF | OUTFIT | 31 – 19 | JAUNT | 53 | |
| 8 | 50 5 7 10 1 5 → 620 | 616
(7 + 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 + 5 |
38 – 19 | 606 |
CV: 620 = (50 + 7 + 5) × 10 |
63 |
| 9 | TRACEXDET | EXTRACTED
(2 seconds) |
48 – 19 | 73 |
