How do I solve this code?

[freddiew]

I need a HINT as to how I can find out the value of each letter.
BRIGHTON=28, HASTINGS=152, WORTHING=161
Many thanks!

[Mrs Y]

Look at how many letters each of them have got in common, and work from there.

[freddiew]

I have got the answer now! thanks!
I am happy to pass a hint on to any other GFQ' ers - and if any of the AB police are out there - tough!!

[Tallulah!]

GFQers don't ask for clues especially so early in the quiz. Only you do that!
Bill the Quiz setter says don't ask to make it fair for all.
Perhaps you could remove your question now. Then if you're the only one with the correct answer we'll know who you are.

[freddiew]

Thought you would not be able to resist Tallulah! As I said before, if you are upset - well tough!
The more you keep trying to stop me asking for HINTS, then the more inclined I am to just give the outright answer when I find it.
But I did promise a HINT which is - not all the letters used in the names of these towns are relevant to the answer. Hope that helps Tallulah, and anyone elsle who is stuck.

[podger123]

To be sung to the Arsenal tune.
"Same old Freddie,
Always cheating"
Dishonest and Devious.

[freddiew]

Do I sound bothered??....No.... That is because I am not cheating! Anyway finished quiz now and and off to somewhere warm and sunny for a couple of weeks - tatty bye!

[Tallulah!]

I hope the sun shone! You missed all the kerfuffle about 'hard quizzes' being ruined by AB. You may be able to search back that far. At least 79 replies on one of the posts!
This clue for which you asked for 'clues' was hardly difficult was it. Just by staring at it was obvious.
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