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Episode 222

From Countdown

Episode 222 was broadcast on 5 December 1984, as part of Series 5.

Barry Passfield played John Wallace, with John Wallace winning 54 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Barry Passfield Score John Wallace Others Max.
1 TEKNOGREL KERNEL 6 – 6 LONGER GENTLER 7
2 WICJSETDA CADETS 12 – 12 WASTED WAISTED 14
3 GNOTVEIPN VENTING 19 – 12 VOTING OPENING, VETOING 21
4 50 5 2 3 10 9 → 451 451
9 × 50 + 3 − 2
29 – 22 451
9 × 50 + 3 − 2


31
5 STAZDESOY STEADY 35 – 22 TOADS STAYED*, TOSSED 37
6 LUNRENDOI UNDER 35 – 28 DINNER UNIRONED 45
7 SGELANKOG ANGLES 41 – 34 ANKLES KALONGS* 52
8 50 5 1 9 3 8 → 951 951
(8 + 5 + 9 − 3) × 50 + 1
51 – 44 951
(8 × 3 − 5) × 50 + 1


62
9 EDSEIEVLT 51 – 54 TELEVISED
(8.5 seconds)
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