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Episode 376

From Countdown

Episode 376 was broadcast on 26 February 1986, as part of Series 8.

Jenny Baker played Jim Oberst, with Jenny Baker winning 42 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hilary McGlynn.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Jenny Baker Score Jim Oberst Others Max.
1 DGLOAINTE TANGLED 7 – 0 DETAIL DELATING*, DELATION*, GELATION*, LEGATION 8
2 ARPIFHERS REPAIRS 14 – 7 PRAISER HARPERS*, HARPIES*, HARRIES, PARRIES, RAPIERS*, SEPHIRA*, SHARPER*, SHARPIE* 15
3 BDWAIEHRS BRAISED 21 – 7 BRIDES RAWHIDES 23
4 100 75 10 2 8 1 → 556 21 – 7 551 ☓

CV: 556 = (75 + 1) × (8 − 2) + 100

33
5 OPVALSEFL LOAVES 27 – 7 FALLS ASLOPE*, FOLLES*, FOVEAL*, LAPELS* 39
6 QWDNOAISO WOODS 32 – 12 WOODS WOODSIA* 46
7 AHTUNYERT TAUTER 32 – 19 TAUNTER EARTHNUT* 54
8 25 8 5 7 4 6 → 105 105
25 × 4 + 5
42 – 29 105
25 × 4 + 5


64
9 eeooprrvw* 42 – 29 OVERPOWER 74