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Episode 270
From Countdown
Episode 270 was broadcast on 25 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Helen Grayson played Ian Shepherd, with Helen Grayson winning 66 – 17. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Grayson | Score | Ian Shepherd | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADELMNOP? | ? | 6 – 0 | ? | ALMOND*, DAEMON*, DAMPEN*, DOLMAN*, DOLMEN*, LAMPED*, MOANED*, PALMED, PEDALO*, PLANED*, POMADE* | 6 |
| 2 | GEQWIVGOJ | VIEW | 10 – 4 | VIEW | OGIVE | 11 |
| 3 | EOICTCFLP | POLITE | 16 – 4 | TOPIC | ECTOPIC* | 18 |
| 4 | 100 5 6 1 1 9 → 167 | 167
(6 + 1) × 9 + 5 − 1 + 100 |
26 – 4 | 164 |
|
28 |
| 5 | APHSIGDAB | APHIDS | 32 – 10 | APHIDS | 34 | |
| 6 | UIENSRXLP | PURLINS | 39 – 10 | PRUNES | LUPINES*, PURINES* | 41 |
| 7 | SUERTCDIG | CRUSTED | 46 – 17 | DUCTERS | CURTSIED* | 49 |
| 8 | 75 7 5 9 8 8 → 649 | 649
8 × 75 + 8 × 5 + 9 |
56 – 17 | 647 |
|
59 |
| 9 | HEADOFSIN | FASHIONED
(11.5 seconds) |
66 – 17 | 69 |
