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Episode 381
From Countdown
Episode 381 was broadcast on 5 March 1986, as part of Series 8.
Nigel Ingham played Andrew Fisher, with Andrew Fisher winning 47 - 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hilary McGlynn.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nigel Ingham | Score | Andrew Fisher | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BTVAALIUT | tabula ☓ | 0 – 5 | VAULT | ABLAUT*, ABULIA*, VALUTA | 6 |
| 2 | RMOEOLSRA | MOLARS | 0 – 12 | ROAMERS | SALEROOM* | 14 |
| 3 | NDIOSCTAW | ACTIONS | 7 – 19 | CATIONS | DOWNCAST*, WAINSCOT* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 6 8 6 5 2 → 977 | 976
((8 + 2) x 100) - (6 x 5) + 6 |
14 – 19 | — |
CV: 977 = (((6 / 2) + 6) x (8 + 100)) + 5 |
32 |
| 5 | UENDSQAEN | QUEENS | 20 – 25 | QUEENS | DUENNAS*, ENNEADS* | 39 |
| 6 | TMSJIAELN | AILMENTS | 28 – 33 | ALIMENTS/MANLIEST | 47 | |
| 7 | OSGDAEOIR | RADIOS | 28 – 40 | GOODIER | GOODIES, GOOSIER*, ODORISE*, RADIOES*, ROADIES* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 5 7 6 2 4 → 571 | 569 | 28 – 47 | 572
((5 x 4) + 2) x (25 + 7 - 6) |
CV: 571 = (((5 x 6) - 7) x 25) - 4 |
64 |
| 9 | aaalnrttu* | TARANTULA
(2.5 seconds) |
38 – 47 | 74 |
