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Episode 398
From Countdown
Episode 398 was broadcast on 31 March 1986, as part of Championship of Champions II.
Clive Spate played Peter Evans, with Peter Evans winning 47 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Clive Spate | Score | Peter Evans | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | EASSGONLE | SEASON | 6 – 6 | ANGLES | GASOLENES* | 18 |
2 | SCHIETDAV | DITCHES | 13 – 13 | DITCHES | ACHIEST*, ACTIVES*, ADVECTS*, ADVICES*, AITCHES*, DATIVES, SCATHED* | 25 |
3 | IAETFSPRO | PIRATES | 20 – 20 | PIRATES | PASTORIE*, SEPTORIA* | 33 |
4 | 25 10 1 2 6 10 → 907 | 900 | 20 – 27 | 910
((((2 + 1) x 10) + 6) x 25) + 10 |
CV: 906 Best: 906 = (((25 - 10) x 10) + 1) x 6 |
40 |
5 | GTLIASCED | DIALECTS | 28 – 27 | CASTLED | CITADELS* | 48 |
6 | AORTEMSLO | MAESTRO | 35 – 34 | LOOTERS | SALEROOM*, TREMOLOS* | 56 |
7 | VPNUETSTO | VOTES | 35 – 40 | UNSTOP | OUTSPENT* | 64 |
8 | 50 75 8 3 3 8 → 862 | 858 | 35 – 47 | 864
((8 + 3) x 75) + 50 - 8 - 3 |
CV: 863 Best: 863 = ((75 + 8) x (8 + 3)) - 50 |
71 |
9 | ANEWGRIND | WANDERING
(5.67 seconds) |
45 – 47 | 81 |