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Episode 363

From Countdown

Episode 363 was broadcast on 7 February 1986, as part of Series 8.

David Learner played Clive Spate, with David Learner winning 54 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David Learner Score Clive Spate Others Max.
1 ADMLEDGFU FLAMED 6 – 6 MUDDLE FEUDAL*, FUDDLE*, FUDGED, GUDDLE*, LAUDED*, MAULED* 6
2 EOEBRNCEL CLONER 12 – 12 CORNEL BOREEN*, CORBEL*, CRENEL*, CREOLE*, ENCORE, ENROBE*, NOBLER* 12
3 ETMWTOAIP MATTE 17 – 12 tapeti ☓ OPIATE*, OPTIMA*, TEAPOT*, TIPTOE* 18
4 25 75 5 7 1 2 → 181 181
25 × 7 + 1 + 5
27 – 22 181
25 × 7 + 1 + 5


28
5 AIOSLSTAN 27 – 22 ailantos ☓ INSTALS*, SALINAS*, SOLATIA*, SONATAS*, TONSILS* 35
6 FILBNEOGY BELONG 27 – 29 IGNOBLE BELYING*, IGNOBLY*, LOBEFIN*, OBEYING* 42
7 UENTOGYSW TONGUES 34 – 36 TONGUES YOUNGEST* 50
8 25 7 2 8 3 5 → 251 251
(8 + 2) × 25 + 5 + 3 − 7
44 – 46 251
(8 + 2) × 25 + 5 + 3 − 7


60
9 SAFEHUMOR FARMHOUSE
(3 seconds)
54 – 46 70