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Episode 428

From Countdown

Episode 428 was broadcast on 12 May 1986, as part of Series 9.

Jill Campbell played John Diamond, with John Diamond winning 44 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Jill Campbell Score John Diamond Others Max.
1 AIOTJRAWN RATION 6 – 0 AORTA JANITOR, WAITRON* 7
2 CMBIEASHI CHASM 11 – 5 CHIME CHAMISE*, IAMBICS 14
3 AEICNWKNE WINCE 16 – 10 WAKEN CANINE, WEAKEN 20
4 10 5 1 8 6 7 → 249 16 – 20 249
10 × 5 × (6 − 1) − (8 − 7)


30
5 UARMEDYIT DREAMY 22 – 26 DREAMY DAYTIME*, DIETARY*, MATURED, MURIATE*, READMIT 37
6 EAUARSNDL LAUNDERS 30 – 26 sureal ☓ ADRENALS*, LURDANES* 45
7 VTSOIALNE stalion ☓ 30 – 34 VIOLATES NOVELIST*, TOENAILS* 53
8 75 2 8 7 3 10 → 465 465
75 × 2 × 3 + 7 + 8
40 – 34


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9 QGNNRUIII 40 – 44 INQUIRING
(6.67 seconds)
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