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Episode 388

From Countdown

Episode 388 was broadcast on 14 March 1986, as part of Series 8.

Tony Clarke played Anthony Butcher, with Anthony Butcher winning 44 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Tony Clarke Score Anthony Butcher Others Max.
1 AONSTELVI VIOLATES 8 – 8 VIOLATES NOVELIST*, TOENAILS* 8
2 GTHESOGZI HOGGETS 15 – 8 EGOIST 15
3 EALFMETPI PELMET 21 – 14 FEMALE METAFILE* 23
4 25 100 1 5 7 5 → 997 993 21 – 24 997
(100 − 1) × (5 + 5) + 7


33
5 YDTESARQO ROASTED 28 – 31 DESTROY STRAYED, TORSADE* 40
6 EAUWBDATF WAFTED 34 – 37 WAFTED ABATED, AUBADE*, BATEAU*, TABUED* 46
7 GTLEROSJA JOSTLER 41 – 44 JOSTLER GLOATERS 54
8 75 9 2 10 9 5 → 328 328 ☓ 41 – 44

CV: 328 = (75 + 9 − 2) × (9 − 5)

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9 aaccinpty* incapacity ☓
(4 seconds)
41 – 44 CAPTAINCY 74