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Episode 227
From Countdown
Episode 227 was broadcast on 12 December 1984, as part of Series 5.
Elizabeth Thomson played David Appleby, with Elizabeth Thomson winning 49 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Elizabeth Thomson | Score | David Appleby | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGSIONESL | SINGLETS | 8 – 0 | LIONESS | GLISTENS* | 8 |
| 2 | TDGITUFAD | DAFT | 12 – 4 | DAFT | AUDIT | 13 |
| 3 | BPGAOAMLE | gambole ☓ | 12 – 8 | PAGE | AMOEBA*, APLOMB*, GAMBLE, GAMBOL | 19 |
| 4 | 100 50 9 4 10 5 → 937 | 941 | 12 – 15 | 936
9 × 100 + 50 − 10 − 4 |
CV: 937 = (100 + 4) × 9 + (50 ÷ 10) ÷ 5 |
29 |
| 5 | VSRIIEQOS | VISORS | 18 – 15 | RISES | IVORIES* | 36 |
| 6 | NFMIEALCA | MINCE | 23 – 20 | FLAME | CALAMINE* | 44 |
| 7 | GBOEFBODI | FOBBED | 29 – 20 | BOOB | BOOBED*, FIBBED, GOBBED*, GOOFED* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 9 10 10 8 5 → 550 | 550
50 × 10 + 5 × 10 |
39 – 30 | 550
50 × 10 + 5 × 10 |
|
60 |
| 9 | ILICEDOUS | DELICIOUS
(2.5 seconds) |
49 – 30 | 70 |
