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Episode 98
From Countdown
Episode 98 was broadcast on 18 October 1983, as part of Series 3.
Andrew Long played William Bradford, with William Bradford winning 47 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Andrew Long | Score | William Bradford | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MPHOISTEF | MOIST | 0 – 6 | IMPOSE | HOMIEST* | 7 |
2 | IAERWTDUL | WAITER | 0 – 13 | TRAILED | DILUTER*, TRAWLED*, TWIRLED* | 14 |
3 | VOXLAINTE | LIVEN | 0 – 20 | ELATION | VEXATION* | 22 |
4 | 50 10 2 5 3 2 → 139 | 139
? |
10 – 30 | 139
? |
Best: 139 = 50 x 3 - 10 - 2 / 2 |
32 |
5 | SUQBEOEDO | BODES | 15 – 35 | BODES | BOOED*, BUSED*, DEBUS*, DOBES*, DOUSE*, OBESE, OBOES*, QUODS*, SUEDE* | 37 |
6 | NRCIELSAN | CRANNIES | 23 – 35 | CLEANS | CARLINES* | 45 |
7 | KIZEGESOE | sizes ☓ | 23 – 40 | GEESE | OGEES*, SEIZE*, SIEGE* | 50 |
8 | 50 10 2 5 3 2 → 945 | 947
? |
30 – 47 | 947
? |
Best: 945 = (50 - 3) x 10 x 2 + 5 |
60 |
9 | DAIMEEACT | EMACIATED
(3.5 seconds) |
40 – 47 | 70 |