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Episode 183
From Countdown
Episode 183 was broadcast on 27 June 1984, and was the second semi-final of Series 4.
Christine Hunt played Peter Skiba, with Christine Hunt winning 53 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine Hunt | Score | Peter Skiba | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYINNDETU | NINETY | 6 – 6 | TINNED | DUBIETY* | 7 |
| 2 | MABETAHIF | BATHE | 11 – 11 | HABIT | ABAFT*, ABATE*, ABEAM*, AMBIT*, BEFIT*, FAITH*, MAFIA*, TAFIA*, THIEF* | 12 |
| 3 | SRENSASVG | GRAVES | 17 – 17 | GRAVES | GASSERS*, GRASSES*, SARSENS*, SERANGS* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 4 5 5 9 1 → 353 | 350 | 17 – 24 | 354
5 × 75 − 4 × 5 − 1 |
CV: 353 = (75 − 5) × 5 + 4 − 1 |
29 |
| 5 | RUWOTEZOR | ROUTER | 23 – 24 | outrow ☓ | OUTWORE* | 36 |
| 6 | GPASGEIDS | GASPED | 29 – 24 | PAGED | APSIDES* | 43 |
| 7 | LUDAGENIC | ELUDING | 36 – 31 | DEALING | GUIDANCE | 51 |
| 8 | 50 100 7 1 1 6 → 603 | 602
6 × 100 + 1 + 1 |
43 – 38 | 602
6 × 100 + 1 + 1 |
CV: 603 = (100 − 7 − 1) × 6 + 50 + 1 |
61 |
| 9 | UOONNICFS | CONFUSION
(29.75 seconds) |
53 – 38 | confucius ☓
(28.75 seconds) |
71 |
