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Episode 351
From Countdown
Episode 351 was broadcast on 22 January 1986, as part of Series 8.
Dorothy Bailey played Paul Comaish, with the game ending in a 49-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dorothy Bailey | Score | Paul Comaish | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IOKVNCETD | TICKED | 6 – 6 | VOICED | CTENOID*, DEONTIC*, INVOKED, KENOTIC*, KETONIC*, NOTICED | 7 |
| 2 | PGABIONIM | BANG | 6 – 12 | MOPING | IMBONGI* | 14 |
| 3 | AIOHTSGSE | HOSTAGES | 14 – 20 | HOSTAGES | 22 | |
| 4 | 50 9 4 2 1 6 → 526 | 526
(9 + 1) × 50 + 6 × 4 + 2 |
24 – 30 | 526
(9 + 2) × 50 − 6 × 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | CUAPSEDAZ | PAUSED | 30 – 36 | SPACED | CAUSED*, CUSPED*, ESPADA*, SAUCED*, SPAZED* | 38 |
| 6 | OILTLACWB | TALLOW | 36 – 36 | LOCAL | BALLOT*, BILLOW*, CALLOW, COBALT, COITAL* | 44 |
| 7 | NOSFEALMO | FLAMES | 42 – 42 | FLAMES | FLAMENS | 51 |
| 8 | 25 10 8 7 4 3 → 779 | 780
4 × 25 × 8 − (3 + 7 + 10) |
49 – 49 | 778
3 × 25 × 10 + 4 × 7 |
CV: 779 = 4 × 8 × 25 − 3 × 7 |
61 |
| 9 | UNITIAFER | 49 – 49 | INFURIATE | 71 |
