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Episode 518
From Countdown
Episode 518 was broadcast on 5 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
Ted Kimmons played David Reid, with David Reid winning 56 - 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ted Kimmons | Score | David Reid | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TARUFOSIT | FRUITS | 0 – 7 | TOURIST | TARTUFOS* | 8 |
| 2 | LENADENOT | DENOTE | 6 – 13 | TANNED | ENDNOTE*, NEONATE*, TALONED, TENONED* | 15 |
| 3 | HEIDGTESA | DIGEST | 6 – 20 | SIGHTED | HEADIEST | 23 |
| 4 | 25 10 6 3 3 4 → 137 | — | 6 – 30 | 137
(25 x 6) - (10 + 3) |
|
33 |
| 5 | RELOCEWAV | WAVER | 6 – 36 | CLEVER | CLEAVER, OVERAWE | 40 |
| 6 | GOSEDOFAD | DOSAGE | 12 – 42 | DODGES | OGDOADS*, SEAFOOD | 47 |
| 7 | TAPOSETEB | TEAPOTS | 19 – 49 | TEAPOTS | SEPTATE* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 50 4 9 7 3 → 747 | 752 | 19 – 56 | 746
((7 + 3) x 75) - 4 |
CV: 747 = ((75 + 50) x (9 - 3)) - (7 - 4) |
64 |
| 9 | ceeiinnrs* | 19 – 56 | resonance ☓
(13.5 seconds) |
INSINCERE | 74 |
