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Episode 355
From Countdown
Episode 355 was broadcast on 28 January 1986, as part of Series 8.
Philip Hulme played Malcolm Edwards, with Malcolm Edwards winning 39 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Philip Hulme | Score | Malcolm Edwards | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TILDAUIBG | BUILT | 5 – 5 | BUILD | DIGITAL | 7 |
| 2 | NRASIOVLI | LIAISON | 12 – 5 | VIOLIN | VISIONAL* | 15 |
| 3 | SOAGTHEUP | POTAGES | 19 – 5 | GHOST | HOSTAGE, OUTAGES*, POSTAGE, UPSTAGE | 22 |
| 4 | 75 2 10 7 9 1 → 518 | 518
75 × 7 − (9 − 2) |
29 – 15 | 518
75 × 7 − (9 − 2) |
|
32 |
| 5 | SCZDIEASO | ASIDES | 29 – 22 | ZODIACS | ADIOSES*, ASSIZED, DISCOES* | 39 |
| 6 | VNAETDAKI | TANKED | 35 – 22 | dinted ☓ | AVIATED*, DEVIANT | 46 |
| 7 | MOBGINROF | brooming ☓ | 35 – 29 | MOORING | BOOMING*, FORMING*, ROOFING*, ROOMING* | 53 |
| 8 | 9 2 3 5 7 10 → 395 | 393 | 35 – 39 | 395
((9 − 3) × 7 − 2) × 10 − 5 |
|
63 |
| 9 | LOOTINGMH | 35 – 39 | MOONLIGHT | 73 |
