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Episode 442
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Episode 442 was broadcast on 30 May 1986, and was the first semi-final of Series 9.
David White played David Trace, with David Trace winning 49 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | David White | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NJSRPOIAI | APRONS | 6 – 6 | SPRAIN/PARSON | ASPIRIN*, PARISON*, SOPRANI | 7 |
2 | SREOGQCER | GROCERS | 13 – 13 | GROCERS | 14 | |
3 | FMGZOEAOU | ZEUGMA | 19 – 13 | GAUZE | 20 | |
4 | 75 50 6 6 3 5 → 725 | 724 | 19 – 23 | 725
(6 + 3) × 75 + 50 |
|
30 |
5 | TDOEPNLOR | TROOPED | 26 – 23 | POODLE | DROPLET*, PELOTON*, POOTLED*, PORTEND, ROOTLED*, TORPEDO* | 37 |
6 | SDWDIEILN | WINDED | 26 – 31 | SWINDLED | DWINDLES*, SIDEWIND* | 45 |
7 | TSXEANMEA | EMANATES | 34 – 39 | EMANATES | MANATEES* | 53 |
8 | 5 7 4 5 9 3 → 834 | 833 ☓ | 34 – 39 | — |
CV: 834 = (4 × 5 × 5 − 7) × 9 − 3 |
63 |
9 | LSLUMBUNK | 34 – 49 | NUMBSKULL
(11.67 seconds) |
73 |