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Episode 177

From Countdown

Episode 177 was broadcast on 18 June 1984, as part of Series 4.

Ian Golightly played Phillip Alder, with Phillip Alder winning 36 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ian Golightly Score Phillip Alder Others Max.
1 AOLZBIOSU BOILS 5 – 5 BOILS BAZOOS* 6
2 AITPTSBTE BAITS 5 – 13 BATTIEST 14
3 UEEVLSBSO BOLUSES 12 – 13 SOLVES BLOUSES 21
4 100 6 9 10 5 3 → 767 759
(10 − 3) × 100 + 9 × 6 + 5
17 – 18 775
(5 + 3) × 100 − 10 − 9 − 6

CV: 767 = (9 × 3 + 100) × 6 + 5

31
5 EEVXNBMRI MINER 22 – 23 VIXEN MINEVER 38
6 EIUDLOABT DILATE 28 – 23 dotable ☓ DUTIABLE* 46
7 EUWLYBDTS BLUE 28 – 29 BUSTED BUSTLED* 53
8 25 100 10 3 8 5 → 449 451 28 – 36 448
(10 + 8) × 25 − 5 + 3

CV: 449 = (100 − 10) × 5 − 25 + 3 × 8

63
9 CIDNEMATY 28 – 36 MENDACITY 73