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Episode 574
From Countdown
Episode 574 was broadcast on 22 May 1987, as part of Series 12.
Brenda Roberts played Matthew Francis, with Matthew Francis winning 58 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Humphrey Lyttelton, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brenda Roberts | Score | Matthew Francis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NECAPTEDV | PANTED | 6 – 6 | PANTED | ENACTED, PANDECT*, VENDACE* | 7 |
| 2 | TRESFURMI | FURRIEST | 14 – 6 | frutier ☓ | FRUITERS* | 15 |
| 3 | TENATOSER | TREASON/SENATOR | 21 – 13 | SENATOR | ENTREATS*, RESONATE | 23 |
| 4 | 75 1 5 6 3 6 → 494 | 450 | 21 – 23 | 494
((6 + 3) x 5) - 1 + (75 x 6) |
|
33 |
| 5 | WYOTPVLWN | PLOT | 25 – 27 | PLOT/PONY | PYLON*, TOWNY | 38 |
| 6 | KASEGNFIS | feasing ☓ | 25 – 33 | FAKING | SINKAGES | 46 |
| 7 | LTDSEFTTR | LETS | 25 – 38 | FRETS | DELFT, FELTS*, LEFTS* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 100 4 6 5 10 → 450 | 450
(100 x 4) + (5 x 10) |
35 – 48 | 450
75 x 6 |
|
61 |
| 9 | eeiiqstux* | 35 – 58 | EXQUISITE
(1.5 seconds) |
71 |
