Episode 180
From Countdown
Episode 180 was broadcast on 21 June 1984, and was the third quarter-final of Series 4.
St. John Daly played Peter Skiba, with Peter Skiba winning 45 - 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | St. John Daly | Score | Peter Skiba | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCXUENTHS | SHUNTED | 7 – 7 | SHUNTED | 7 | |
| 2 | TEQJSITEL | TITLES | 7 – 14 | JETTIES | 14 | |
| 3 | FLSOEKSTV | STOVES | 13 – 20 | STOKES | SOLVES*, STOLES*, VOLETS*, VOLTES* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 6 5 5 9 9 → 645 | 638 | 13 – 27 | 641
(6 x 5 - 9 + 5) x 25 - 9 |
CV: 645 = (9 x 25 - 5 - 5) x (9 - 6) |
30 |
| 5 | NIBEDUVOT | DEVOUT | 19 – 27 | VOTED | BEDOUIN | 37 |
| 6 | RTSIBYERM | MISTER | 25 – 33 | TRIBES | TIMBERS*, TIMBRES*, TRIMERS* | 44 |
| 7 | DIHEBINGD | BIDDING | 32 – 40 | BEDDING | 51 | |
| 8 | 75 9 7 1 3 3 → 351 | 358 ☓ | 32 – 45 | 360
(1 + 3) x 75 + 7 x 9 - 3 |
CV: 351 = (75 - 3) x (7 + 1 - 3) - 9 |
61 |
| 9 | UFNIETAIR | INFURIATE
(2.75 seconds) |
42 – 45 | 71 |
