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Episode 273
From Countdown
Episode 273 was broadcast on 28 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Helen Grayson played Neil Harris, with Helen Grayson winning 60 – 17. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Grayson | Score | Neil Harris | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAUIFJTMT | OUTFIT | 6 – 0 | MUFTI | 6 | |
| 2 | GOCGATEDO | COATED | 12 – 6 | COATED | COGGED*, DOTAGE*, GADGET*, TAGGED*, TOGGED | 12 |
| 3 | EIARPLRSX | REPAIRS | 19 – 13 | RAPIERS | REPRISAL | 20 |
| 4 | 75 2 8 3 9 10 → 537 | 538
(9 − 2) × 75 + 10 + 3 |
26 – 13 | — |
CV: 537 = (75 − 9) × 8 + 10 + 2 − 3 |
30 |
| 5 | SEPACOFCT | ACCEPTS | 33 – 13 | FACETS | POSTFACE* | 38 |
| 6 | EEOWNLPNL | POLLEN | 39 – 13 | LONE | 44 | |
| 7 | MIDPAGIHB | AMID | 43 – 17 | PAID | APHID*, IAMBI* | 49 |
| 8 | 50 1 8 5 4 7 → 975 | 973
5 × 4 × (50 − 1) − 7 |
50 – 17 | — |
CV: 975 = (5 × 50 − 8) × 4 + 7 |
59 |
| 9 | eeeiqtttu* | ETIQUETTE
(2.5 seconds) |
60 – 17 | 69 |
