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Episode 282
From Countdown
Episode 282 was broadcast on 13 March 1985, and was the first quarter-final of Series 6.
Helen Grayson played Peter Hillman, with Helen Grayson winning 54 – 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Grayson | Score | Peter Hillman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOUONTSNV | VAUNTS | 6 – 0 | NOUNS | 6 | |
| 2 | MVRHAEIUW | WAIVER | 12 – 0 | WAVER | HUMERI*, WAVIER | 12 |
| 3 | EIELBGYSC | BELIES | 18 – 6 | BILGES | BEIGES*, GLEBES, LIEGES* | 18 |
| 4 | 25 4 5 2 2 6 → 830 | 845 | 18 – 6 | 808 |
CV: 830 = (25 × 6 + 2 × 2 × 4) × 5 |
28 |
| 5 | RGBDAEAOE | BADGER | 24 – 12 | BADGER | ABOARD*, ABRADE*, ABROAD, AEROBE*, AGREED*, BARGED, BARGEE*, BODEGA*, BODGER*, BORAGE*, DRAGEE*, GARBED, GEARED* | 34 |
| 6 | OIESRLVQN | VERSION | 31 – 12 | LOVERS | SILVERN | 41 |
| 7 | BDTCIOEOP | COPIED | 37 – 18 | COOPED | COOPTED | 48 |
| 8 | 100 10 7 4 10 3 → 479 | 480
4 × 100 + 7 × 10 + 10 |
44 – 18 | 480 ☓ |
CV: 479 = 4 × 10 × 10 + 100 − 3 × 7 |
58 |
| 9 | ISABOUTMI | AMBITIOUS
(2.75 seconds) |
54 – 18 | 68 |
