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Episode 350
From Countdown
Episode 350 was broadcast on 21 January 1986, as part of Series 8.
Dorothy Bailey played Louise Jones, with Dorothy Bailey winning 36 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dorothy Bailey | Score | Louise Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOSRVATNV | AROSE | 0 – 6 | STROVE | NOVATES*, SANTERO*, SENATOR, SERVANT, TAVERNS, TREASON*, VERSANT* | 7 |
| 2 | XYGAEWDOT | WAGED | 5 – 11 | GATED | DOTAGE, TOWAGE* | 13 |
| 3 | UOWHRYADI | HOARD | 10 – 11 | DRAW | HAIRDO*, HYDRIA* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 100 6 4 10 7 → 233 | — | 10 – 11 | 222 |
CV: 233 = (75 + 10) × 4 − (100 + 7) |
29 |
| 5 | CTQOIOTME | MOTTO | 15 – 16 | COMET | TOTEMIC | 36 |
| 6 | AEITGLSHJ | LEASH | 20 – 21 | SHALE | AGILEST*, ALIGHTS*, LIGATES*, SLEIGHT | 43 |
| 7 | AITNRFITA | ATTAIN | 26 – 21 | — | ANTIAR, FARINA*, RATTAN*, TANTRA*, TARTAN* | 49 |
| 8 | 100 2 4 2 1 8 → 119 | 119
100 + 8 × 2 + 2 + 1 |
36 – 31 | 119
100 + 8 × 2 + 2 + 1 |
|
59 |
| 9 | NSPHRASES | 36 – 31 | SHARPNESS | 69 |
