Episode 394

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Episode 394 was broadcast on 24 March 1986, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 8.

Y.T. (Paul White) played Roy Jackson, with Y.T. (Paul White) winning 48 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Y.T. (Paul White)	Score	Roy Jackson	Others	Max.
1	OIONDSUSG	ODIOUS	6 – 6	SOUNDS	DOSSING, DOUSING, GODSONS*, GUIDONS*, SOUSING, SUDSING*	7
2	TENIXAETS	TENETS	12 – 6	EXIST	ANISETTE, EXISTENT*, TETANISE*	15
3	IAONHLCIP	PLAIN	17 – 11	PINCH	CIPOLIN*	22
4	50 9 1 10 6 4 → 844	845 ((10 + 6 + 1) x 50) - (9 - 4)	24 – 18	845 ((10 + 6 + 1) x 50) - (9 - 4)	CV: 844 = (((9 x 10) + 50) x 6) + 4	32
5	AWOSIDTON	WAITS/DINTS/TOADS	29 – 23	WOODS	SATINWOOD*	50
6	AEILVMRYN	NAILER	35 – 29	LIVERY	LIVERYMAN	68
7	GSAEZHATG	AGATES	41 – 35	AGATES	AGHAST*	74
8	25 50 3 4 6 2 → 536	532 ((6 + 4) x (50 + 3)) + 2	48 – 35	538 ☓	CV: 536 = ((50 x 2) + 6 + 3 + 25) x 4	84
9	APILLTRAY		48 – 35		PARTIALLY	94