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Episode 188

From Countdown

Episode 188 was broadcast on 18 October 1984, and was the fourth quarter-final of Championship of Champions I.

Ash Haji played Brian Hudson, with Ash Haji winning 49 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ash Haji Score Brian Hudson Others Max.
1 YESRIQAES ESSAYER 7 – 0 ERASES 7
2 GTSVUEGOI GOUGES 13 – 6 GOUGES OUTVIES 14
3 GEABBIFEY GABBY 18 – 11 BEEFY YABBIE* 20
4 75 6 8 1 8 2 → 856 857 ☓ 18 – 11 846 ☓

CV: 856 = ((6 ÷ 2 + 1) × 8 + 75) × 8

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5 NDGSLAOIO LOADING 25 – 18 LOADING GONDOLAS*, LOADINGS* 38
6 EWTUATSIB BUTTIES 32 – 18 BEST BATISTE*, SITUATE* 45
7 KEEHDCALE CHALKED 39 – 25 CHALKED CHEEKED*, HACKLED*, HECKLED*, LEACHED* 52
8 25 50 5 2 5 8 → 322 322
(5 + 2) × 50 − 25 − 8 + 5
49 – 25 325


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9 CCNOATDET 49 – 35 CONTACTED
(8.75 seconds)
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