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Episode 575
From Countdown
Episode 575 was broadcast on 25 May 1987, as part of Series 12.
Carl Varney played Matthew Francis, with Matthew Francis winning 41 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Humphrey Lyttelton, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Carl Varney | Score | Matthew Francis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GONILSAVU | SLAVING | 7 – 0 | LOVING | AVULSING*, AVULSION | 8 |
| 2 | MNILROBUG | BORING | 13 – 6 | BORING | RUMBLING | 16 |
| 3 | KESOMUGPE | MOUSE | 18 – 11 | MOPES | MUSKEG* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 3 5 3 8 4 → 708 | 708
(3 + 4) × 100 + 8 |
28 – 21 | 708
(3 + 4) × 100 + 8 |
|
32 |
| 5 | HBANGOWRE | BANGER | 34 – 27 | HANGER | WAGONER* | 39 |
| 6 | LIYTONGED | TONED | 39 – 27 | dotingly ☓ | GLINTED*, LENTOID*, TINGLED* | 46 |
| 7 | RZIAQSLEJ | RAILS | 39 – 34 | JAILERS | JEZAILS | 53 |
| 8 | 50 100 4 6 6 10 → 777 | 780 | 39 – 41 | 778
(10 + 4) × (50 + 6) − 6 |
CV: 776 Best: 776 = (10 + 6) × 50 − 6 × 4 |
60 |
| 9 | ainoopprt* | propation ☓
(10.5 seconds) |
39 – 41 | APPORTION | 70 |
