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Episode 528
From Countdown
Episode 528 was broadcast on 19 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
Sharon Harper played Jim Deeney, with Jim Deeney winning 59 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Sharon Harper | Score | Jim Deeney | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NTDOAOTHE | ATONED | 0 – 7 | TOOTHED | NOTATED, ODONATE* | 7 |
2 | CHRULSEFN | LURCHES | 7 – 7 | CHURNS | LUNCHES | 14 |
3 | RDOMHAETF | FATHOMED | 15 – 7 | FROTHED | 22 | |
4 | 100 4 1 9 8 1 → 402 | 402
(100 x 4) + 1 + 1 |
25 – 17 | 402
(100 x 4) + 1 + 1 |
|
32 |
5 | GSNLGAIRE | GLARING | 32 – 24 | GLARING | GANGLIER*, GREASING*, REALIGNS*, REGALING, RESIGNAL*, SLAGGIER*, SLANGIER* | 40 |
6 | YSUDSEINQ | DINES | 32 – 31 | SEQUINS | NIDUSES* | 47 |
7 | TADWIESGB | WIDGETS | 32 – 39 | BAWDIEST | 55 | |
8 | 25 10 6 9 2 4 → 168 | 170 | 32 – 49 | 168
((25 - 9) x 10) + 6 + 2 |
|
65 |
9 | aabcillsy* | 32 – 59 | BASICALLY
(2 seconds) |
75 |