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Episode 419

From Countdown

Episode 419 was broadcast on 29 April 1986, as part of Series 9.

Geoffrey Taylor played David White, with David White winning 52 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Geoffrey Taylor Score David White Others Max.
1 EIDTWCLEH CLEWED 6 – 0 DITCH WELCHED*, WITCHED* 7
2 SYLTDUIES SILTY 6 – 7 STUDIES SEDULITY*, STYLISED* 15
3 AIAKRUPSO PAIRS 6 – 13 PARKAS APORIAS* 22
4 2 3 5 1 10 9 → 843 6 – 13 855

CV: 843 = ((9 + 5) × 10 × 2 + 1) × 3

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5 GNRHELROA oranger ☓ 6 – 20 GROANER HALOGEN*, LEGHORN* 39
6 EEIKYSNUT STINKY 12 – 26 UNITES NETSUKE*, SYENITE* 46
7 QBTGSOUEL QUOTES 18 – 32 OBTUSE BOLETUS*, GOBLETS 53
8 100 10 5 7 4 1 → 132 132
4 × 10 − (7 + 1) + 100
28 – 42 132
(7 + 1) × 4 + 100


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9 GORYPITCH 28 – 52 COPYRIGHT
(3.5 seconds)
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