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Episode 373

From Countdown

Episode 373 was broadcast on 21 February 1986, as part of Series 8.

Y.T. (Paul White) played Tim Ramsey, with Y.T. winning 45 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hilary McGlynn.

Rounds

Rnd Selection YT Score Tim Ramsey Others Max.
1 AEOYHNRTR ROTARY 0 – 7 ANOTHER ANOTHERY* 8
2 SLVPAOEFO SLAVE 5 – 7 flooes ☓ ASLOPE*, FOVEAL*, LOAVES 14
3 UAESDRWHO SHARED 11 – 13 HOUSED SHADOWER* 22
4 75 100 9 1 10 7 → 269 266
(9 − 7) × 100 + 75 − (10 − 1)
18 – 13 274

CV: 269 = (100 − 75 + 1) × 10 + 9

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5 LSQWAENDU LANES 23 – 18 DALES UNLADES* 39
6 EIASWTDCU WAITED 29 – 24 WASTED DACITES*, SIDECUT*, WAISTED 46
7 PFRSEOAHB HOPERS 35 – 30 POSHER PREFABS* 53
8 25 100 8 2 6 1 → 861 861
(100 + 6) × 8 + (25 + 1) ÷ 2
45 – 30 856


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9 SMOOTHALE 45 – 30 LOATHSOME 73