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Episode 514

From Countdown

Episode 514 was broadcast on 27 February 1987, as part of Series 11.

Ted Kimmons played Marianne Croll, with Ted Kimmons winning 64 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ted Kimmons Score Marianne Croll Others Max.
1 CELSOTARE CREATES 7 – 0 SALTER RELOCATES 18
2 SVDWOAGEO WOODS 12 – 5 GOODS AVOWED*, DAGOES, DOSAGE*, GOOSED*, SWAGED*, VADOSE*, WODGES* 24
3 HEIDETNDA HEATED 18 – 11 HEATED DETAINED 32
4 100 50 2 4 3 5 → 445 445
4 × 100 + 50 − 5
28 – 21 445
4 × 100 + 50 − 5


42
5 GFRLTIURO FRUIT 33 – 26 GUILT FLORUIT* 49
6 DAQEANDUL LANDED 39 – 26 EQUAL UNLADED 56
7 STLNGAEOE ELONGATES 57 – 26 TANGLES 74
8 100 50 2 4 4 5 → 643 645
(4 + 2) × 100 + 50 − 5
64 – 26 642 ☓

CV: 642/644 Best: 643 = (100 − 4 ÷ 4) × (5 + 2) − 50

84
9 aaefllrtw* 64 – 36 WATERFALL
(1.5 seconds)
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