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Episode 171
From Countdown
Episode 171 was broadcast on 6 June 1984, as part of Series 4.
Tony Rand played Jan Vallance, with Tony Rand winning 44 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Rand | Score | Jan Vallance | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BGINTOIOV | BOOTING | 7 – 7 | BOOTING | 7 | |
| 2 | DUELBOIMN | DOUBLE | 13 – 7 | BUILD | NOBELIUM*, UNBOILED | 15 |
| 3 | EBDIXISAN | BANDS | 13 – 13 | BIASED | BANDIES | 22 |
| 4 | 100 3 9 1 9 4 → 503 | 503
(9 − 4) × 100 + 3 |
23 – 23 | 503
(4 + 1) × 100 + 3 |
|
32 |
| 5 | ESEHVANUW | HAVES | 23 – 30 | HEAVENS | AVENUES* | 39 |
| 6 | GIBEOECPR | PRICE | 28 – 35 | BEIGE | ICEBERG* | 46 |
| 7 | BSAOTIYSS | BOASTS | 34 – 41 | BOASTS | ISOSTASY* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 3 7 8 9 4 → 815 | 815
8 × 100 + 7 + 9 − 4 + 3 |
44 – 41 | 814 |
|
64 |
| 9 | CESICITIR | 44 – 41 | CRITICISE | 74 |
