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Episode 368
From Countdown
Episode 368 was broadcast on 14 February 1986, as part of Series 8.
Gillian Badcock played Andy Keeble, with Andy Keeble winning 61 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hilary McGlynn.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gillian Badcock | Score | Andy Keeble | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGLSIOEGT | TOGGLES | 7 – 7 | TOGGLES | TOILETS, EGOTIST*, GLOTTIS*, LITOTES*, LOGIEST* | 7 |
| 2 | AIENRSTJI | STRAIN | 7 – 14 | NASTIER | RAINIEST | 15 |
| 3 | ZNPTBOAER | BANTER | 13 – 20 | BOATER | PROBATE, BARONET, OPERANT*, PRONATE*, PROTEAN* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 8 2 6 10 2 → 117 | 117
(6 x 8) - (10 - 2) + 75 |
23 – 30 | 117
((2 + 2) x 10) + 8 - 6 + 75 |
|
32 |
| 5 | OEALMHNCI | CAMEL | 28 – 35 | LEMON | INCHMEAL* | 40 |
| 6 | ASGRTMEAA | GRATES | 34 – 41 | MASTER | MARGATES*, MEGASTAR* | 48 |
| 7 | EIEVWMTLA | WEEVIL | 40 – 41 | METAL | WAVELET* | 55 |
| 8 | 50 75 6 4 2 8 → 197 | 190 | 40 – 51 | 197
(50 x 4) - (6 / 3) |
|
65 |
| 9 | DEIIOLRSU | 40 – 61 | DELIRIOUS
(11 seconds) |
75 |
