Episode 268
From Countdown
Episode 268 was broadcast on 21 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Helen Grayson played John Elliott, with Helen Grayson winning 69 - 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Grayson | Score | John Elliott | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAOATNMSN | SONATA | 6 – 0 | MOATS | MOONS, MANNA, MOANS, MASON, MANTAS* | 6 |
| 2 | THYUEJTIA | JETTY | 11 – 5 | THETA | JETTY, THUJA*, THUYA*, TITHE* | 11 |
| 3 | EEONSGDBR | ENDORSE | 18 – 12 | BODGERS | BONDERS, BEDSORE*, BENDERS*, ENROBED*, ENROBES*, GENDERS*, SOBERED* | 18 |
| 4 | 25 6 7 4 2 10 → 231 | 231
(7 + 2) x 25 + 6 |
28 – 22 | 231
10 x 25 - 6 - 7 - 4 - 2 |
|
28 |
| 5 | SVTAEGNAE | VANTAGES | 36 – 22 | AVENGES | AGNATES | 36 |
| 6 | OAEDHTMTS | METHODS | 43 – 22 | MODEST | HEADMOST* | 44 |
| 7 | BMHIIEDUS | IMBUED | 49 – 28 | BUSIED | BUSIED, BUSHED, BEDIMS*, IMBEDS*, IMBUES*, MUSHED* | 50 |
| 8 | 75 5 6 3 10 2 → 966 | 966
(10 + 3) x 75 - 6 - 5 + 2 |
59 – 28 | 972 |
|
60 |
| 9 | IFACEHINT | CHIEFTAIN
(5.5 seconds) |
69 – 28 | 70 |
