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Episode 54

From Countdown

Episode 54 was broadcast on 20 May 1983, as part of Series 2.

Andrew Dyson played Maureen Kelly, with Maureen Kelly winning 44 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.

Notably, the letters game in Round 3 contained only 4 different letters, likely the lowest number ever.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Andrew Dyson Score Maureen Kelly Others Max.
1 ROTIHREIY  ? ? – ?  ? HERITOR* 7
2 NYENOGNUG  ? ? – ?  ? GUENON* 13
3 TARITATRI  ? ? – ?  ? TARTAR* 19
4 100 6 7 9 5 8 → 574  ?  ? – ? ?

Best: 574 = 6 × 100 − 7 × 5 + 9

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5 GTAVISOWG  ? ? – ?  ? GIGOTS* 35
6 LOSWENGAE  ? ? – ?  ? GASOLENE* 43
7 SMOCAESMH  ? ? – ?  ? SACHEMS*, SCHEMAS* 50
8 9 3 10 8 6 2 → 280  ? 38 – 34 ?

Best: 280 = 9 × 3 × 10 + 8 + 2

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9 EOIDVRYCS 38 – 44 DISCOVERY
(? seconds)
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