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Episode 520

From Countdown

Episode 520 was broadcast on 9 March 1987, as part of Series 11.

Peter Dickinson played David Reid, with David Reid winning 47 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Peter Dickinson Score David Reid Others Max.
1 SVPTEAICE CAPTIVES 8 – 8 CAPTIVES SPECIATE*, VESICATE 8
2 SABIPULIN PLAINS 14 – 14 PLAINS NAUPLII* 15
3 TSVREIOWU RIVETS 20 – 20 ROUTES VITREOUS 23
4 50 3 4 9 6 1 → 957 954 20 – 27 959
(6 × 3 + 1) × 50 + 9

CV: 957 = (3 × 50 + 9) × 6 + 4 − 1

33
5 LEBIPOYEL 20 – 32 ELOPE POLLEE*, POLLIE* 39
6 GDKZAEOEC CAGED/GAZED 25 – 37 CAGED DOCKAGE 46
7 RATOSEWUY OUTWEARS 33 – 37 ESTUARY 54
8 10 4 2 3 7 8 → 422 424 33 – 47 422
7 × 3 × 2 × 10 + 8 ÷ 4


64
9 bdeeimmrs* simmered ☓
(28 seconds)
33 – 47 DISMEMBER 74