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Episode 257
From Countdown
Episode 257 was broadcast on 6 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Robert Healan played Sally Hampson, with Robert Healan winning 42 - 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Liz Fraser, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Robert Healan | Score | Sally Hampson | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | OINNAPVUS | PIONS | 5 – 5 | PAINS | SAPONIN* | 7 |
2 | LYKEAGXGU | GLUG | 5 – 10 | LEAKY | LEAKY, GAUGE, AGLEY*, GLUEY*, LEGGY* | 12 |
3 | HSSREEOZN | HORSES | 11 – 16 | HORSES | NOSHERS | 19 |
4 | 25 50 5 10 9 8 → 753 | 753
(25 + 50) x 10 + 8 - 5 |
21 – 26 | 753
(25 + 50) x 10 + 8 - 5 |
|
29 |
5 | SMBAEJPSO | POSES | 21 – 32 | EMBOSS | JAMBS, BESOMS* | 35 |
6 | TGEANTUSD | TAUNTS | 27 – 38 | STAGED | UNSTATED, TUTENAGS, GAUNTEST*, UNTASTED* | 43 |
7 | NBDEIJTSE | BENDIEST | 35 – 38 | DEBITS | DESTINE, BETIDES, BENDIEST | 51 |
8 | 100 1 9 5 1 9 → 133 | 134
5 x 9 - 9 - 1 - 1 + 100 |
42 – 38 | 134 ☓ |
CV: 133 = (9 - 1) x (9 - 5) + 1 + 100 |
61 |
9 | UPCURDENT | 42 – 38 | PUNCTURED | 71 |