Episode 332
From Countdown
Episode 332 was broadcast on 12 December 1985, and was the first quarter-final of Series 7.
Clive Freedman played Gary Franks, with Clive Freedman winning 63 - 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clive Freedman | Score | Gary Franks | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSJEMAATX | MATES | 5 – 5 | EXAMS | JETSAM, SAVATE* | 6 |
| 2 | ISWEGFYRD | RIDGES | 11 – 5 | grised ☓ | FRIDGES | 13 |
| 3 | TLHAOFRER | FLOATER | 18 – 12 | FLOATER | FARTHER*, FLOREAT*, LOATHER*, RATHOLE*, REALTOR*, REFLOAT*, RELATOR* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 4 5 2 9 7 → 427 | 430
((9 + 7 + 2) x 25) - (4 x 5) |
25 – 12 | 425 ☓ |
CV: 427 = ((9 + 7) x (25 + 2)) - 5 |
30 |
| 5 | UADSTPVUE | UPDATES | 32 – 12 | dusted ☓ | 37 | |
| 6 | TYASONTEL | STATELY | 39 – 12 | TALONS | TOSYLATE* | 45 |
| 7 | INQBADSEY | BANDIES | 46 – 19 | BANDIES | YANDIES* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 50 3 2 5 9 → 985 | 984
((50 + 25) x ((5 x 2) + 3)) + 9 |
53 – 19 | 980 |
CV: 985 = ((25 - 5) x 50) - (3 x 2) - 9 |
62 |
| 9 | UUULOSERQ | QUERULOUS
(1.5 seconds) |
63 – 19 | 72 |
