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Episode 270

From Countdown

Episode 270 was broadcast on 25 February 1985, as part of Series 6.

Helen Grayson played Ian Shepherd, with Helen Grayson winning 66 – 17. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Helen Grayson Score Ian Shepherd Others Max.
1 ADELMNOP? ? 6 – 0 ? ?  ?
2 GEQWIVGOJ VIEW 10 – 4 VIEW OGIVE  ?
3 EOICTCFLP POLITE 16 – 4 TOPIC ECTOPIC*  ?
4 100 5 6 1 1 9 → 167 167
(6 + 1) × 9 + 5 − 1 + 100
26 – 4 164


?
5 APHSIGDAB APHIDS 32 – 10 APHIDS  ?
6 UIENSRXLP PURLINS 39 – 10 PRUNES LUPINES*, PURINES*  ?
7 SUERTCDIG CRUSTED 46 – 17 DUCTERS CURTSIED*  ?
8 75 7 5 9 8 8 → 649 649
8 × 75 + 8 × 5 + 9
56 – 17 647


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9 HEADOFSIN FASHIONED
(11.5 seconds)
66 – 17 ?