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Episode 431
From Countdown
Episode 431 was broadcast on 15 May 1986, as part of Series 9.
Alison Heath played Alan Lee, with Alan Lee winning 50 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rula Lenska, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alison Heath | Score | Alan Lee | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRDIOSNSE | NOISES | 0 – 7 | STORIES | STEROIDS | 8 |
| 2 | QROGSIETO | OGRES | 0 – 14 | GORIEST | GOITERS, GOITRES, GOOIEST*, GOOSIER*, SOOTIER* | 15 |
| 3 | DZGSAOIKA | GOADS | 5 – 19 | GOADS | ADAGIOS* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 10 5 2 5 6 → 561 | 560 ☓ | 5 – 24 | 569
(5 + 2) × 75 + 5 × 10 − 6 |
CV: 561 = (75 − 5) × (10 − 2) + 6 − 5 |
32 |
| 5 | DTEASDYIL | STEADY | 5 – 32 | STEADILY | DIALYSED* | 40 |
| 6 | AOEFTHARI | FATHER | 11 – 38 | FATHER | HETAIRA | 47 |
| 7 | NBOIPLEAW | PLANE | 16 – 43 | BLOWN | BIPLANE, BOWLINE, OPALINE* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 7 6 4 4 10 → 506 | 507
(10 + 6 + 4) × 25 + 7 |
23 – 50 | 507
(10 + 6 + 4) × 25 + 7 |
CV: 506 = (25 + 6) × 4 × 4 + 10 |
64 |
| 9 | ENBIGCONK | BECKONING
(11 seconds) |
33 – 50 | 74 |
