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Episode 180
From Countdown
Episode 180 was broadcast on 21 June 1984, and was the third quarter-final of Series 4.
St. John Daly played Peter Skiba, with Peter Skiba winning 45 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | St. John Daly | Score | Peter Skiba | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCXUENTHS | SHUNTED | 7 – 7 | SHUNTED | 7 | |
| 2 | TEQJSITEL | TITLES | 7 – 14 | JETTIES | 14 | |
| 3 | FLSOEKSTV | STOVES | 13 – 20 | STOKES | SOLVES*, STOLES*, VOLETS*, VOLTES* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 6 5 5 9 9 → 645 | 638 | 13 – 27 | 641
(6 × 5 − 9 + 5) × 25 − 9 |
CV: 645 = (9 × 25 − 5 − 5) × (9 − 6) |
30 |
| 5 | NIBEDUVOT | DEVOUT | 19 – 27 | VOTED | BEDOUIN | 37 |
| 6 | RTSIBYERM | MISTER | 25 – 33 | TRIBES | TIMBERS*, TIMBRES*, TRIMERS* | 44 |
| 7 | DIHEBINGD | BIDDING | 32 – 40 | BEDDING | 51 | |
| 8 | 75 9 7 1 3 3 → 351 | 358 ☓ | 32 – 45 | 360
(1 + 3) × 75 + 7 × 9 − 3 |
CV: 351 = (75 − 3) × (7 + 1 − 3) − 9 |
61 |
| 9 | UFNIETAIR | INFURIATE
(2.75 seconds) |
42 – 45 | 71 |
