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Episode 332
From Countdown
Episode 332 was broadcast on 12 December 1985, and was the first quarter-final of Series 7.
Clive Freedman played Gary Franks, with Clive Freedman winning 63 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clive Freedman | Score | Gary Franks | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSJEMAATX | MATES | 5 – 5 | EXAMS | JETSAM, SAVATE* | 6 |
| 2 | ISWEGFYRD | RIDGES | 11 – 5 | grised ☓ | FRIDGES | 13 |
| 3 | TLHAOFRER | FLOATER | 18 – 12 | FLOATER | FARTHER*, FLOREAT*, LOATHER*, RATHOLE*, REALTOR*, REFLOAT*, RELATOR* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 4 5 2 9 7 → 427 | 430
(9 + 7 + 2) × 25 − 4 × 5 |
25 – 12 | 425 ☓ |
CV: 427 = (9 + 7) × (25 + 2) − 5 |
30 |
| 5 | UADSTPVUE | UPDATES | 32 – 12 | dusted ☓ | 37 | |
| 6 | TYASONTEL | STATELY | 39 – 12 | TALONS | TOSYLATE* | 45 |
| 7 | INQBADSEY | BANDIES | 46 – 19 | BANDIES | YANDIES* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 50 3 2 5 9 → 985 | 984
(50 + 25) × (5 × 2 + 3) + 9 |
53 – 19 | 980 |
CV: 985 = (25 − 5) × 50 − 3 × 2 − 9 |
62 |
| 9 | UUULOSERQ | QUERULOUS
(1.5 seconds) |
63 – 19 | 72 |
