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Episode 206
From Countdown
Episode 206 was broadcast on 13 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Peter Evans played Jane Smith, with Jane Smith winning 47 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Evans | Score | Jane Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNSOAGZIF | FASTING | 7 – 7 | FASTING | FANGS | 7 |
| 2 | HBAEPMILT | THIMBLE | 14 – 14 | THIMBLE | PLATE | 14 |
| 3 | DVTUOESYA | DEVOUT | 20 – 20 | OUSTED | DUVETS, OVATES*, SAUTED*, STAVED*, STAYED*, STEADY*, STOVED* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 1 2 3 8 4 → 916 | 909 | 20 – 27 | 912
2 x 50 x (8 + 1) + 4 x 3 |
CV: 916 = ((4 - 1) x 3 x 50 + 8) x 2 (initially had 918; solved during break) |
30 |
| 5 | NGEISJXFO | FOXING | 26 – 27 | SINGE | JINGOES | 37 |
| 6 | DSNAOSSEA | SADNESS | 33 – 27 | ANODES | SEASONS | 44 |
| 7 | STTEADFEN | FASTENED | 41 – 27 | FEASTED | FATTENED | 52 |
| 8 | 25 5 7 3 9 10 → 727 | 729 | 41 – 37 | 727
(3 + 5) x 9 x 10 + 7 |
|
62 |
| 9 | EHPSPSAIN | 41 – 47 | HAPPINESS
(17 seconds) |
72 |
