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Episode 244
From Countdown
Episode 244 was broadcast on 18 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Ian Lowe played Steven Tew, with Steven Tew winning 38 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Lowe | Score | Steven Tew | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDUIOSWXA | SOUND | 5 – 5 | WINDS | ANXIOUS* | 7 |
| 2 | SYIKLOTEG | TOILS | 10 – 10 | SILKY | YOLKIEST* | 15 |
| 3 | SBIASTUOS | STABS | 10 – 17 | BASSIST | SUBSIST* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 50 1 4 10 2 → 378 | 378
(50 + 25) × 10 ÷ 2 + 4 − 1 |
20 – 27 | 378
(50 + 25) × 10 ÷ 2 + 4 − 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | AELIGSCAL | eagles ☓ | 20 – 32 | SCALE | GALLICE*, GLACIAL | 39 |
| 6 | CREIDOLVY | DRIVEL | 26 – 32 | CRIED | DEVILRY*, DIVORCE*, VICEROY | 46 |
| 7 | TBETOANOG | BENT | 26 – 38 | GOTTEN | 52 | |
| 8 | 100 8 3 9 9 10 → 835 | 836
100 × 8 + 3 × 9 + 9 |
33 – 38 | 839 |
CV: 835 = (100 + 3) × 8 + 9 ÷ 9 + 10 |
62 |
| 9 | ODINFREYB | 33 – 38 | BOYFRIEND | 72 |
