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