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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 × 9 + 50) × 10 − 9 × 2
26 – 7 823

CV: 835 = (10 + 4) × (50 + 9) + 9

33
5 UPNTIAKDO PAINT 31 – 12 POINT OPUNTIA*, PINTADO 40
6 ZWUENXASD WAXED 36 – 17 WAXED UNWAXED 47
7 OSVACZEPY SCOPE 41 – 22 PACES COVEYS 53
8 50 25 10 5 2 10 → 612 610
50 × (10 + 2) + 10
48 – 29 610
50 × (10 + 2) + 10

CV: 610 Best: 613 = 50 × 10 + 25 × 5 − 2 − 10

60
9 NOCARDOCI ACCORDION
(3.5 seconds)
58 – 29 70