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Episode 241
From Countdown
Episode 241 was broadcast on 15 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Laurie Silver played Susan Hobin, with Laurie Silver winning 58 - 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Laurie Silver | Score | Susan Hobin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGTEAOBIJ | BEATING | 7 – 7 | BOATING | BEGONIA* | 7 |
| 2 | EASSMITRF | STREAMS | 14 – 7 | FRAMES | ASTERISM*, SMARTIES* | 15 |
| 3 | RDGEAETBT | BERATED | 21 – 7 | BATTER | BATTERED, TARGETED* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 2 9 9 4 10 → 835 | 842
((4 x 9) + 50) x 10 - 9 x 2 |
26 – 7 | 823 |
CV: 835 = (10 + 4) x (50 + 9) + 9 |
33 |
| 5 | UPNTIAKDO | PAINT | 31 – 12 | POINT | PINTADO, OPUNTIA* | 40 |
| 6 | ZWUENXASD | WAXED | 36 – 17 | WAXED | UNWAXED, DEWANS*, SUNDAE*, SUNDEW*, UNAWED* | 47 |
| 7 | OSVACZEPY | SCOPE | 41 – 22 | PACES | COVEYS, SPACE, CAVES | 53 |
| 8 | 50 25 10 5 2 10 → 612 | 610
50 x (10 + 2) + 10 |
48 – 29 | 610
50 x (10 + 2) + 10 |
CV: 610 Best: 613 = 50 x 10 + 25 x 5 - 2 - 10 |
60 |
| 9 | NOCARDOCI | ACCORDION
(3.5 seconds) |
58 – 29 | 70 |
