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Episode 272

From Countdown

Episode 272 was broadcast on 27 February 1985, as part of Series 6.

Helen Grayson played Danis Ullah, with Helen Grayson winning 55 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Helen Grayson Score Danis Ullah Others Max.
1 IEOSHTMBM TOMMIES 7 – 7 BOTHIES HOMIEST* 7
2 SHSDIEGES SIGHED 13 – 7 geishes ☓ DISHES*, HEDGES*, HISSED, HISSES*, SEDGES*, SEISED*, SEISES*, SIEGES 13
3 UAIADNTSO AUDITS 19 – 7 STAND ASTOUND* 20
4 25 9 8 3 5 10 → 342 342
(9 + 5) × 25 − 8
29 – 17 342
(9 + 5) × 25 − 8


30
5 LYSZEOHEN HOLES 34 – 22 HOLES HONEYS*, SHEENY 36
6 AAIASTDWH STADIA 40 – 22 STAID AWAITS, WIDTHS* 42
7 FYVREOOAB OVARY 45 – 27 BRAVO FORBYE* 48
8 50 7 5 9 8 4 → 313 313
(50 − 5) × 7 − 8 ÷ 4
55 – 27 310


58
9 HATESDIET shadiest ☓
(15.75 seconds)
55 – 27 HESITATED 68