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Episode 224
From Countdown
Episode 224 was broadcast on 7 December 1984, as part of Series 5.
Kath Cheetham played John Wallace, with John Wallace winning 53 - 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Kath Cheetham | Score | John Wallace | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RSUATQCOI | QUARTS | 6 – 6 | CASTOR | QUARTICS* | 8 |
2 | MEYLISERB | MISERLY | 13 – 13 | MISERLY | LIMBERS, BEERILY*, BEMIRES*, BIREMES* | 15 |
3 | GFMAISZOG | AGOG | 13 – 18 | FOAMS | GIZMOS*, IMAGOS* | 21 |
4 | 75 5 9 3 10 5 → 643 | 645 | 13 – 25 | 644
75 x 9 - 10 x 3 |
CV: 643 = (75 - 3) x 9 - 5 |
31 |
5 | NELCIJTAN | LANCET | 19 – 31 | INJECT | ANCIENT* | 38 |
6 | WFLUIYDTE | FLUTED | 25 – 37 | WILTED | FETIDLY* | 45 |
7 | DWEIPSOHY | SWIPED | 31 – 43 | WISHED | HYPOIDS* | 52 |
8 | 25 9 5 1 4 1 → 256 | 256
(9 + 1) x 25 + 5 + 1 |
41 – 53 | 256
(9 + 1) x 25 + 5 + 1 |
|
62 |
9 | EDIDVEERL | DELIVERED
(2.75 seconds) |
51 – 53 | 72 |