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Episode 540
From Countdown
Episode 540 was broadcast on 6 April 1987, and was the third quarter-final of Series 11.
Marianne Croll played Ken Heaton, with Ken Heaton winning 53 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Marianne Croll | Score | Ken Heaton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DLGKISAIE | SAILED | 0 – 7 | DISLIKE | DAILIES*, LIAISED*, SEDILIA*, SILAGED | 7 |
| 2 | NTYDUOETF | TOUTED | 6 – 7 | FOUND | FONDUE*, NUTTED, TENUTO*, TUFTED* | 13 |
| 3 | BYLTDOAEO | BLOATED | 13 – 14 | BLOATED | TABOOED* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 25 7 1 9 6 → 144 | 142 | 13 – 24 | 144
(6 x 25) - (7 - 1) |
|
30 |
| 5 | KWQTAONCU | QUACK | 18 – 29 | COUNT | TOUCAN, UNTACK* | 36 |
| 6 | MSBTDIEUI | DUMBEST | 25 – 29 | MISTED | MIDIBUS*, STIMIED, SUBEDIT* | 43 |
| 7 | RTTWAEYSO | SWATTER | 32 – 36 | TOASTER | ROTATES, YATTERS* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 100 3 10 9 8 → 651 | 652 ☓ | 32 – 43 | 650
(8 x 100) - ((9 - 3) x 25) |
CV: 651 = ((9 x 25) - 8) x 3 |
60 |
| 9 | giinrsuvv* | 32 – 53 | SURVIVING
(4.5 seconds) |
70 |
