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Episode 266

From Countdown

Episode 266 was broadcast on 19 February 1985, as part of Series 6.

Olivia Lloyd played Rodney Smith, with Olivia Lloyd winning 40 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Olivia Lloyd Score Rodney Smith Others Max.
1 IENSNGTNU untensing ☓ 0 – 0 untensing ☓ STUNNING 8
2 XLEIGNEOD DOLING 6 – 6 DOLING LEGIONED* 16
3 HYSLKEAOY SHAKY 11 – 11 SHOAL HALOES*, KYLOES*, SHOALY*, YOKELS* 22
4 25 7 5 3 10 1 → 941 931
(3 × 10 + 7) × 25 + 5 + 1
16 – 11 900

CV: 941 = (7 × 5 + 3) × 25 − (10 − 1)

32
5 PSNIADUTA PUNDITS 23 – 18 PUNDITS DUSTPAN, PANDITS*, PATINAS*, TAIPANS* 39
6 OIERVTBFM MOVER 23 – 24 MOTIVE VOMITER* 46
7 JGFGIEOTS GIFTS 23 – 30 STOGIE FOGGIEST 54
8 25 6 1 9 3 5 → 278 277
(9 + 1) × 25 + 6 × 5 − 3
30 – 37 277
(9 + 1) × 25 + 6 × 5 − 3

CV: 278 = (6 + 5) × 25 + 3

64
9 ELAZYSOUL ZEALOUSLY
(2.25 seconds)
40 – 37 74