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Episode 337
From Countdown
Episode 337 was broadcast on 19 December 1985, and was the second semi-final of Series 7.
Jean Fish played Julian Hough, with Julian Hough winning 59 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jean Fish | Score | Julian Hough | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEFTLHAYO | heftily ☓ | 0 – 6 | FOETAL | HAYLOFT* | 7 |
| 2 | RSWEFURED | REFUSED | 7 – 13 | REFUSED | DEFUSER, REFUSER | 14 |
| 3 | IVXSEOTIM | MOTIVES | 14 – 20 | MOTIVES | 21 | |
| 4 | 50 75 7 9 1 10 → 828 | 825 | 14 – 27 | 827
(10 + 1) × 75 + 9 − 7 |
CV: 828 = (75 + 7) × 10 + 9 − 1 |
31 |
| 5 | EOJTRNEOG | GREEN | 14 – 33 | TROGON | GENTOO*, ORGONE*, OROGEN*, REGENT* | 37 |
| 6 | IEAYTNRTO | NATTIER | 21 – 33 | RETAIN | ATTORNEY, TENTORIA* | 45 |
| 7 | DHVEDNEUG | HEDGED | 27 – 39 | NUDGED | UNHEDGED* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 3 1 5 2 1 → 253 | 253
50 × 5 + 3 |
37 – 49 | 253
50 × 5 + 3 |
|
63 |
| 9 | NIGGLEDLF | 37 – 59 | FLEDGLING
(2.875 seconds) |
73 |
