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Episode 212

From Countdown

Episode 212 was broadcast on 21 November 1984, as part of Series 5.

Nicholas Thompson played June Madell, with June Madell winning 51 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Nicholas Thompson Score June Madell Others Max.
1 DRATLEDBS LADDERS 7 – 7 STABLED BLADDERS*, STRADDLE 8
2 IELNDCOST COSTED 7 – 14 STENCIL INCLOSED*, LECTIONS* 16
3 QFIHSUGBE FISH 7 – 19 GUISE BISQUE 22
4 100 9 7 7 4 10 → 264 266 7 – 29 264
10 × 4 × 7 − 7 − 9


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5 IENGWSOMV movings ☓ 7 – 35 MOVING MEOWING*, WIGEONS*, WINSOME* 39
6 BHARYINEB BRAINY 13 – 41 BRAINY BARNEY*, BINARY*, HERNIA*, NEARBY*, YABBIE* 45
7 UOSVZNEKI ENVIOUS 20 – 41 veinous ☓ INVOKES* 52
8 25 3 7 7 8 1 → 296 293
(8 + 3 + 1) × 25 − 7
27 – 41 290

CV: 296 = (25 − 1) × (3 + 7) + 7 × 8

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9 ELNHACGLE 27 – 51 CHALLENGE
(11.25 seconds)
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