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Episode 250

From Countdown

Episode 250 was broadcast on 28 January 1985, as part of Series 6.

Clive Simkin played Darryl Francis, with Darryl Francis winning 57 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Clive Simkin Score Darryl Francis Others Max.
1 RDEAIWOEV WAVERED 0 – 8 OVERAWED 8
2 DTCIEHOST CITED 0 – 15 DITCHES STITCHED 16
3 GLEIVOPUA PLAGUE 6 – 21 PLAGUE EULOGIA* 23
4 25 6 3 5 5 2 → 849 840 6 – 28 850
(6 × 5 + 5 − 3 + 2) × 25


30
5 NJPSIIOHO SPOON 6 – 34 POISON SIPHON 36
6 MBEULEDON MULED 6 – 40 NUMBED EMBOLDEN* 44
7 GTSAENJOE STAGE 6 – 47 NEGATES GOATEES*, TANGOES* 51
8 25 50 3 4 5 10 → 738 738
(10 + 5) × 50 − 4 × 3
16 – 47 736


61
9 CHMSLATES 16 – 57 MATCHLESS
(1.75 seconds)
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