Episode 371

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Episode 371 was broadcast on 19 February 1986, as part of Series 8.

Y.T. (Paul White) played Sandie Simonis, with Y.T. winning 56 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hilary McGlynn.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	YT	Score	Sandie Simonis	Others	Max.
1	IAODMSIPY	DAISY	5 – 5	DAMPS	SYMPODIA*	8
2	TCXEOEFNS	FOXES	10 – 10	STONE	FENCES*, SOFTEN	14
3	AOEGTLOTS	GLOATS	16 – 16	GLOATS	LEGATOS, TOOTLES	21
4	100 9 8 4 10 6 → 609	609 100 × 6 + 9	26 – 26	609 100 × 6 + 9		31
5	GNJIAITSP	—	26 – 33	PASTING	PIANIST, SPITING*	38
6	EOURBRZEN	ENROBER	33 – 33	bronzer ☓		45
7	THLMEAOCN	CLOTHE	39 – 39	CLOTHE	METHANOL*	53
8	75 50 1 10 9 3 → 611	610 (9 − 1) × 75 + 10	46 – 46	610 (9 − 1) × 75 + 10	CV: 611 = 75 × 9 − (50 + 10 + 3 + 1)	63
9	ICUEDDUOS	DECIDUOUS (16 seconds)	56 – 46			73