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Episode 257

From Countdown

Episode 257 was broadcast on 6 February 1985, as part of Series 6.

Robert Healan played Sally Hampson, with Robert Healan winning 42 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Liz Fraser, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Robert Healan Score Sally Hampson Others Max.
1 OINNAPVUS PIONS 5 – 5 PAINS SAPONIN* 7
2 LYKEAGXGU GLUG 5 – 10 LEAKY AGLEY*, GAUGE, GLUEY*, LEGGY* 12
3 HSSREEOZN HORSES 11 – 16 HORSES NOSHERS 19
4 25 50 5 10 9 8 → 753 753
(25 + 50) × 10 + 8 − 5
21 – 26 753
(25 + 50) × 10 + 8 − 5


29
5 SMBAEJPSO POSES 21 – 32 EMBOSS BESOMS* 35
6 TGEANTUSD TAUNTS 27 – 38 STAGED GAUNTEST*, TUTENAGS, UNSTATED, UNTASTED* 43
7 NBDEIJTSE BENDIEST 35 – 38 DEBITS 51
8 100 1 9 5 1 9 → 133 134
5 × 9 − 9 − 1 − 1 + 100
42 – 38 134 ☓

CV: 133 = (9 − 1) × (9 − 5) + 1 + 100

61
9 UPCURDENT 42 – 38 PUNCTURED 71