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Episode 85
From Countdown
Episode 85 was broadcast on 26 September 1983, as part of Series 3.
Ron Hendra played Harry Venet, with Harry Venet winning 42 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ron Hendra | Score | Harry Venet | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTEWAEXNB | ? | 0 – 5 | 5 | ANNEXE*, BEATEN*, NEATEN* | 6 |
| 2 | UTSALETRI | TURTLES | 7 – 12 | SLITTER | ALTRUIST*, LUSTRATE*, ULTRAIST* | 14 |
| 3 | YPCAIOHCI | 7 | 12 – 12 | ? | COACH*, POACH* | 19 |
| 4 | 25 7 4 9 6 5 → 394 | 394
? |
22 – 22 | 394
? |
Best: 394 = 25 × (9 + 7) − 6 |
29 |
| 5 | EHDLIUZBE | 5 | 27 – 22 | ? | BEHELD*, BELIED*, EDIBLE* | 35 |
| 6 | IUQSNOEEO | EQUINE | 33 – 28 | EQUINE | QUEENS*, QUOINS*, SEQUIN* | 41 |
| 7 | IASGEIRFB | BRIEFS | 33 – 35 | FAIRIES | 48 | |
| 8 | 5 1 6 6 9 25 → 167 | ? | 40 – 42 | ? |
Best: 167 = 25 × (6 + 1) − 9 + 6 − 5 |
58 |
| 9 | NOOTSICER | 40 – 42 | CORTISONE | 68 |
