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Episode 425
From Countdown
Episode 425 was broadcast on 7 May 1986, as part of Series 9.
Dorothy George played Laurie Puddefoot, with Laurie Puddefoot winning 50 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dorothy George | Score | Laurie Puddefoot | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FPGIOUTRS | SPIGOT | 6 – 6 | PURIST | PROFITS, SPORTIF* | 7 |
| 2 | CNSWEIMHO | WINCES | 12 – 12 | WINCES | INCOMES*, MESONIC*, SHOWMEN*, WINCHES, WINSOME* | 14 |
| 3 | LNEDSUALR | SANDER | 12 – 20 | LAUNDERS | LANDLERS*, LURDANES* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 6 9 4 7 3 → 136 | 135 | 12 – 30 | 136
9 × 7 + 4 − 6 + 75 |
|
32 |
| 5 | LSTOADWES | TOWELS | 12 – 37 | LASSOED | DESALTS, SLOWEST*, WALDOES* | 39 |
| 6 | KDMOAEYTR | MARKET/MOATED | 18 – 37 | RAKED | DEMARK*, DREAMT*, DREAMY*, KAYOED*, MARKED, OMERTA*, ORATED*, RADOME*, ROAMED, YORKED* | 45 |
| 7 | BSVPIENTU | SUPINE | 24 – 43 | INVEST | PUNIEST, PUNTIES*, SUBVENT* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 7 4 9 10 5 → 751 | 750
(7 − 4) × 10 × 25 |
31 – 50 | 752
(4 × 5 + 10) × 25 + 9 − 7 |
CV: 751 = (25 × 7 + 9) × 4 + 10 + 5 |
62 |
| 9 | NOREPLICA | PORCELAIN
(26 seconds) |
41 – 50 | 72 |
