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Episode 395
From Countdown
Episode 395 was broadcast on 25 March 1986, and was the first semi-final of Series 8.
Clive Spate played Y.T. (Paul White), with Clive Spate winning 56 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Clive Spate | Score | YT | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AIOMNJTKA | kation ☓ | 0 – 4 | TANK | ANIMATO* | 7 |
2 | EAINSDGLS | DEALINGS | 8 – 12 | DEALINGS | ASSIGNED*, DEALIGNS*, GLADNESS*, GLASSINE*, GLISSADE*, LEADINGS*, SEALINGS | 15 |
3 | OUWSTIPNO | OPTIONS | 15 – 19 | POTIONS | PINOUTS* | 22 |
4 | 25 50 2 9 9 2 → 952 | 946 | 15 – 26 | 950
(9 + 9) × 50 + 25 × 2 |
CV: 952 = (9 + 9) × 50 + 25 × 2 + 2 |
32 |
5 | AOIRTXSES | STORIES | 22 – 26 | EXISTS | STORAXES* | 40 |
6 | IOATLPRIH | TAILOR | 28 – 26 | RATIO | TRIPOLI* | 47 |
7 | EAINCSDSO | DIOCESAN | 36 – 26 | SCONES | DIOCESANS | 65 |
8 | 25 100 10 2 8 9 → 778 | 778
8 × 100 − 25 + 2 + 10 − 9 |
46 – 26 | 777 |
|
75 |
9 | THEILLHAY | HEALTHILY
(3 seconds) |
56 – 26 | 85 |