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Episode 138

From Countdown

Episode 138 was broadcast on 10 April 1984, as part of Series 4.

Christine Hunt played Philip Barlow, with Christine Hunt winning 56 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Christine Hunt Score Philip Barlow Others Max.
1 SGENNAUFR RANGES 6 – 0 RAGES GUNNERAS* 8
2 PLEDQOAIH HAILED 12 – 0 HOPED HAPLOID* 15
3 BVEYLUATR VALUE 12 – 6 TRAVEL BRAVELY, VAULTER 22
4 50 100 3 4 9 9 → 354 354
3 × 100 + 50 + 4
22 – 16 354
3 × 100 + 50 + 4


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5 IESGTDOIR TIGERS 28 – 22 TIGERS RIDGIEST*, RIGIDEST, STODGIER 40
6 PSOZYAWID DAISY 33 – 22 ZIPS DIAZOS* 46
7 NSEOHSONE NOOSES 39 – 28 SHEENS ONENESS* 53
8 75 25 4 6 1 9 → 352 350
?
46 – 35 350
?

CV: 352 = ?
Best: 352 = (75 − 25 − 6) × (9 − 1)

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9 IEUENTRLD INTERLUDE
(2.75 seconds)
56 – 35 73