Episode 73
From Countdown
Episode 73 was broadcast on 23 June 1983, and was the eighth qualifying preliminary of Series 2.
Philip Nelkon played Philip Appleby, with Philip Nelkon winning 57 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Philip Nelkon | Score | Philip Appleby | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XKGAEHODE | HOAXED | 6 – 6 | HOAXED | 6 | |
| 2 | GHUNOUDAS | 6 | 12 – 12 | 6 | SANDHOG* | 13 |
| 3 | ROSIABIQL | BAILORS | 19 – 12 | ? | 20 | |
| 4 | 25 3 2 4 5 7 → 401 | 401
? |
29 – 22 | 401
? |
Best: 401 = (7 + 5 + 4) x 25 + 3 - 2 |
30 |
| 5 | AWTEBEAWF | 5 | 34 – 22 | ? | ABAFT*, ABATE* | 35 |
| 6 | TEYLPEICA | PILEATE | 41 – 29 | CALIPEE | EPILATE*, PLICATE*, TYPICAL* | 42 |
| 7 | ROECGDIEB | 6 | 47 – 35 | 6 | ICEBERG* | 49 |
| 8 | 25 1 7 3 5 10 → 146 | ? | 47 – 45 | 146
? |
Best: 146 = 25 x (5 + 1) - 7 + 3 |
59 |
| 9 | TOOLCUNIE | ELOCUTION
(2 seconds) |
57 – 45 | 69 |
