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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 × 4 + 1 + 1
25 – 17 402
100 × 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) × 10 + 6 + 2


65
9 aabcillsy* 32 – 59 BASICALLY
(2 seconds)
75