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Episode 177
From Countdown
Episode 177 was broadcast on 18 June 1984, as part of Series 4.
Ian Golightly played Phillip Alder, with Phillip Alder winning 36 - 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Golightly | Score | Phillip Alder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOLZBIOSU | BOILS | 5 – 5 | BOILS | BAZOOS* | 6 |
| 2 | AITPTSBTE | BAITS | 5 – 13 | BATTIEST | 14 | |
| 3 | UEEVLSBSO | BOLUSES | 12 – 13 | SOLVES | BLOUSES | 21 |
| 4 | 100 6 9 10 5 3 → 767 | 759
(10 - 3) x 100 + 9 x 6 + 5 |
17 – 18 | 775
(5 + 3) x 100 - 10 - 9 - 6 |
CV: 767 = (9 x 3 + 100) x 6 + 5 |
31 |
| 5 | EEVXNBMRI | MINER | 22 – 23 | VIXEN | MINEVER | 38 |
| 6 | EIUDLOABT | DILATE | 28 – 23 | dotable ☓ | DUTIABLE* | 46 |
| 7 | EUWLYBDTS | BLUE | 28 – 29 | BUSTED | BUSTLED* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 100 10 3 8 5 → 449 | 451 | 28 – 36 | 448
(10 + 8) x 25 - 5 + 3 |
CV: 449 = (100 - 10) x 5 - 25 + 3 x 8 |
63 |
| 9 | CIDNEMATY | 28 – 36 | MENDACITY | 73 |
