Episode 334
From Countdown
Episode 334 was broadcast on 16 December 1985, and was the third quarter-final of Series 7.
Tim O'Kane played Jean Fish, with Jean Fish winning 57 - 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim O'Kane | Score | Jean Fish | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEBNACOWS | BEACONS | 7 – 0 | SCONE | COWBANES* | 8 |
| 2 | AELNYUFGA | FLANGE | 13 – 6 | FLANGE | LEGUAAN* | 15 |
| 3 | DAENBIQYS | BANDIES | 20 – 13 | BANDIES | YANDIES* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 10 2 10 1 3 → 318 | 319
(50 x 3 x 2) + 10 + 10 - 1 |
27 – 20 | 319
(50 x 3 x 2) + 10 + 10 - 1 |
CV: 318 = ((3 x 50) + 10 - 1) x 2 |
32 |
| 5 | EOATNTSLE | NETTLES | 34 – 27 | TALENTS | NOTELETS | 40 |
| 6 | YADEPVSOT | DEPOTS | 40 – 33 | DESPOT | TEAPOYS* | 47 |
| 7 | ILHFTEURG | FREIGHT | 47 – 40 | FIGHTER | RIGHTFUL | 55 |
| 8 | 50 100 10 9 1 5 → 705 | 701
((9 + 5) x 50) + 1 |
54 – 47 | 709
((9 + 5) x 50) + 10 - 1 |
CV: 705 = (100 + 50 - (10 - 1)) x 5 |
65 |
| 9 | CEASEFIRB | backfires ☓
(10.875 seconds) |
54 – 57 | BRIEFCASE
(11 seconds) |
75 |
