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Episode 267
From Countdown
Episode 267 was broadcast on 20 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Olivia Lloyd played Helen Grayson, with Helen Grayson winning 62 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Olivia Lloyd | Score | Helen Grayson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QGWLEEAMD | GLEAMED | 7 – 7 | GLEAMED | 7 | |
| 2 | UOAICWGVJ | CIAO | 11 – 11 | AVOW | 11 | |
| 3 | OIELFCPTI | POLITIC | 18 – 11 | POLICE | FICTILE* | 18 |
| 4 | 25 3 7 10 9 1 → 117 | 118 | 18 – 21 | 117
(3 + 1) × 25 + 10 + 7 |
|
28 |
| 5 | UIEDSGPHB | GUIDES | 18 – 28 | BUDGIES | 35 | |
| 6 | LIESXNROP | PROXIES | 25 – 35 | SPOILER | EPSILON*, ORPINES*, PLEXORS* | 42 |
| 7 | OIOETRCDS | SCOOTER | 32 – 42 | SCOOTER | COOTIES*, CORDITE*, CREDITS*, DIRECTS, DOCTORS, EDITORS, OCTROIS*, ROOSTED*, SCOOTED*, SOOTIER*, STEROID*, STORIED*, TOROIDS*, TRIODES* | 49 |
| 8 | 100 9 6 3 8 1 → 392 | 392
(3 + 1) × 100 − 8 |
42 – 52 | 392
(3 + 1) × 100 − 8 |
|
59 |
| 9 | DEPINKPAD | 42 – 62 | KIDNAPPED
(3.75 seconds) |
69 |
