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Episode 266
From Countdown
Episode 266 was broadcast on 19 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Olivia Lloyd played Rodney Smith, with Olivia Lloyd winning 40 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Olivia Lloyd | Score | Rodney Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IENSNGTNU | untensing ☓ | 0 – 0 | untensing ☓ | STUNNING | 8 |
| 2 | XLEIGNEOD | DOLING | 6 – 6 | DOLING | LEGIONED* | 16 |
| 3 | HYSLKEAOY | SHAKY | 11 – 11 | SHOAL | HALOES*, KYLOES*, SHOALY*, YOKELS* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 7 5 3 10 1 → 941 | 931
(3 × 10 + 7) × 25 + 5 + 1 |
16 – 11 | 900 |
CV: 941 = (7 × 5 + 3) × 25 − (10 − 1) |
32 |
| 5 | PSNIADUTA | PUNDITS | 23 – 18 | PUNDITS | DUSTPAN, PANDITS*, PATINAS*, TAIPANS* | 39 |
| 6 | OIERVTBFM | MOVER | 23 – 24 | MOTIVE | VOMITER* | 46 |
| 7 | JGFGIEOTS | GIFTS | 23 – 30 | STOGIE | FOGGIEST | 54 |
| 8 | 25 6 1 9 3 5 → 278 | 277
(9 + 1) × 25 + 6 × 5 − 3 |
30 – 37 | 277
(9 + 1) × 25 + 6 × 5 − 3 |
CV: 278 = (6 + 5) × 25 + 3 |
64 |
| 9 | ELAZYSOUL | ZEALOUSLY
(2.25 seconds) |
40 – 37 | 74 |
