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Episode 93

From Countdown

Episode 93 was broadcast on 10 October 1983, as part of Series 3.

Allan Simmons played Pat Williams, with Allan Simmons winning 61 – 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Rushton, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Allan Simmons Score Pat Williams Others Max.
1 ELTASIJBF BESTIAL 7 – 0 ? ASTILBE*, STABILE* 7
2 NPOAVDIGS PAVINGS 14 – 0 ? PONGIDS*, SOAPING*, SPADING* 14
3 NERIBUFKG FRINGE 20 – 0 ? REBUKING* 22
4 25 8 9 4 3 10 → 461 ?
?
27 – 0 ?

Best: 461 = (10 + 8) × 9 × 3 − 25

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5 NSAEHVIST VANISHES 35 – 8 VANISHES SHANTIES* 40
6 CEOYWSETT sweety ☓ 35 – 12 STYE COYEST*, OCTETS*, SWOTTY*, TWEEST*, TWEETS* 46
7 GPUOYLENI OPENLY 41 – 18 PLUNGE ELOPING*, YELPING* 53
8 100 50 8 5 1 3 → 770 770
?
51 – 18 ?

Best: 770 = (100 + 50 ÷ 5) × (8 − 1)

63
9 LLPAOCTII POLITICAL
(4 seconds)
61 – 18 73