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Episode 131
From Countdown
Episode 131 was broadcast on 14 December 1983, and was the second semi-final of Series 3.
William Bradford played Andrew Guy, with Andrew Guy winning 65 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | William Bradford | Score | Andrew Guy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPIEUYFNG | PURIFY | 6 – 6 | FINGER | PREYING | 7 |
| 2 | NETOGOWOT | TONE | 6 – 12 | GOTTEN | GENTOO* | 13 |
| 3 | OIEBBHRLG | GOBBLER | 13 – 19 | GOBBLER | GLIBBER*, HOBBLER*, LOBBIER, OBLIGER* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 6 9 2 4 5 → 651 | 651
9 × 75 − 6 × 4 |
23 – 29 | 651
9 × 75 − 6 × 4 |
|
30 |
| 5 | SLUSEADKC | SLACKED | 30 – 36 | CLASSED | CAULKED*, CLAUSES*, SUCKLED*, SUCKLES* | 37 |
| 6 | DUNIGVAOB | aboding ☓ | 30 – 43 | DAUBING | 44 | |
| 7 | GSTEIQEYS | STYES | 35 – 48 | STIES | SIEGES* | 50 |
| 8 | 10 2 1 5 6 3 → 548 | 549
(3 + 2 + 6) × 5 × 10 − 1 |
42 – 55 | 549
(3 + 2 + 6) × 5 × 10 − 1 |
CV: 549 = (3 + 2 + 6) × 5 × 10 − 1 |
57 |
| 9 | LUGSARUOR | 42 – 65 | GARRULOUS
(2.75 seconds) |
67 |
