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Episode 169
From Countdown
Episode 169 was broadcast on 4 June 1984, as part of Series 4.
Brian Hudson played Tony Rand, with Tony Rand winning 57 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brian Hudson | Score | Tony Rand | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IOSQTKUAL | QUILTS | 6 – 6 | QUILTS | ALIQUOTS* | 8 |
| 2 | PRIILIETG | TIGER | 11 – 11 | TIGER | GIRLIE*, PIGLET, TRIPLE | 14 |
| 3 | OESFTIDSU | FISTED | 11 – 18 | FOISTED | OUTSIDES, FEUDISTS* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 3 2 5 10 1 → 550 | 550
(75 − 5 × (3 + 1)) × 10 |
21 – 18 | 554 |
|
32 |
| 5 | GIAEBNTEB | BEATING | 28 – 25 | BEATING | TABBING* | 39 |
| 6 | IOMSESLGA | GLEAMS | 34 – 31 | GLEAMS | AIMLESS, GOALIES*, LISSOME*, MILAGES*, SILAGES | 46 |
| 7 | NDXSEOUTU | outdoes ☓ | 34 – 37 | STONED | DUTEOUS, SNOUTED, TENUOUS*, TUXEDOS* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 9 1 7 3 4 → 149 | 149
(9 − 7) × 75 − 1 |
44 – 47 | 149
(9 − 7) × 75 − 1 |
|
63 |
| 9 | EEEBARTCL | 44 – 57 | CELEBRATE
(16.25 seconds) |
73 |
