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Episode 265
From Countdown
Episode 265 was broadcast on 18 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Olivia Lloyd played Philippa Spencer, with Olivia Lloyd winning 57 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Olivia Lloyd | Score | Philippa Spencer | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OTGSVUONI | OUSTING | 7 – 0 | STUN | OUTINGS*, SOOTING, STOVING | 7 |
| 2 | SMOENSIAN | MANSIONS | 15 – 0 | MOANS | 15 | |
| 3 | GRBSDIEIU | BRUISED | 22 – 7 | BRIDGES | BIRDIES, BUDGIES, GUIDERS* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 7 2 4 8 2 → 229 | 228
2 × 100 + 7 × 4 |
29 – 14 | 228
2 × 100 + 7 × 4 |
CV: 229 = (100 + 8) × 2 + 7 + 4 + 2 |
32 |
| 5 | EMHIBASTD | BASHED | 35 – 20 | SHAMED | ATHEISM*, HABITED, MISDATE*, SMITHED* | 39 |
| 6 | ETNYJHIUE | THINE | 40 – 25 | THINE | JITNEY*, THEINE* | 45 |
| 7 | TEODMSEOT | DEMOTES | 47 – 32 | DEMOTES | MOTTOES* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 4 1 3 1 6 → 191 | 174 | 47 – 42 | 191
4 ÷ (1 + 1) × 100 − 6 − 3 |
|
62 |
| 9 | HOODTWITS | WITHSTOOD
(12.5 seconds) |
57 – 42 | 72 |
