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Episode 254
From Countdown
Episode 254 was broadcast on 1 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Adam Gilinsky played David Hudson, with Adam Gilinsky winning 25 - 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warberton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Adam Gilinsky | Score | David Hudson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPHOEJMAN | HAPPEN | 6 – 6 | HAPPEN | MOPANE*, PHENOM* | 6 |
| 2 | SNIBUTLAA | BLUNTS | 12 – 6 | BLAST | ABSTAIN*, SULTANA*, ABLAUTS* | 13 |
| 3 | RSFEOGGUN | GRUNGE ☓ | 12 – 6 | GOFERS☓ | FUNGOES*, GOUGERS*, SNOGGER*, SNUGGER*, SURGEON* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 75 2 10 4 8 → 483 | 482 | 19 – 13 | 484 |
|
27 |
| 5 | DEWYOTFDE | TWEEDY | 25 – 13 | TOWED | DOWTED* | 33 |
| 6 | BMAAEHSEQ | ASHAME☓ | 25 – 18 | SHAME | HAMBAS*, SHAMBA* | 39 |
| 7 | JDUELGTAV | JUDGE/GAVEL | 25 – 24 | VALUED | VAULTED*, VULGATE* | 46 |
| 8 | 100 1 2 7 2 3 → 667 | — | 25 – 24 | — |
|
46 |
| 9 | REPORTYIP | priority ☓
(4 seconds) |
25 – 24 | property ☓
(20 seconds) |
PROPRIETY | 56 |
