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Episode 174
From Countdown
Episode 174 was broadcast on 12 June 1984, as part of Series 4.
St. John Daly played Sally Wale, with St. John Daly winning 53 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | St. John Daly | Score | Sally Wale | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VYTESPACO | PASTE | 0 – 6 | COVETS | AVOCETS*, CAPOTES*, OCTAVES*, TEAPOYS* | 7 |
| 2 | BUSRNIBTU | BURNS | 5 – 11 | BURST | BRUITS*, BURINS*, SUBURB* | 13 |
| 3 | PQTIEFSDT | FITTED | 11 – 17 | FITTED | SPITTED* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 4 5 3 4 9 → 575 | 575
(9 − 3) × (100 − 4) − 5 + 4 |
21 – 27 | 575
5 × 100 + (4 + 4) × 9 + 3 |
|
30 |
| 5 | RERGDITLW | TWIRLED | 28 – 27 | GLIDER | GIRDLER*, TWIRLER* | 37 |
| 6 | LLSEWBAHT | BALLETS | 35 – 27 | bestall ☓ | WALLETS | 44 |
| 7 | EDDATDNES | SADDENED | 43 – 27 | 5 not asked | 52 | |
| 8 | 25 5 3 6 6 7 → 347 | 347
(7 + 6 + 6 − 5) × 25 − 3 |
53 – 27 | 349 |
|
62 |
| 9 | SEEERPITX | 53 – 37 | EXPERTISE
(4.5 seconds) |
72 |
