Episode 374
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Episode 374 was broadcast on 24 February 1986, as part of Series 8.
Y.T. (Paul White) played Di Dennis, with Di Dennis winning 57 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hilary McGlynn.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | YT | Score | Di Dennis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EUONSGLIN | ENSIGN | 0 – 7 | LOUNGES | ENSOULING | 18 |
| 2 | SAREDTIEG | GAITERS | 0 – 15 | READIEST | TRAGEDIES | 36 |
| 3 | AEINZTSNP | PAINS | 0 – 22 | ZANIEST | PANNIST*, PANTIES*, PINNATE*, SAPIENT*, TANNIES*, TENPINS* | 43 |
| 4 | 100 3 7 1 1 3 → 792 | 793
(7 + 1) × 100 − (3 + 1 + 3) |
7 – 29 | 793
(7 + 1) × 100 − (3 + 1 + 3) |
CV: 792 = (7 + 1) × 100 − (3 × 3 − 1) |
53 |
| 5 | GUAJNETML | MANGE | 7 – 35 | JANGLE | GUNMETAL* | 61 |
| 6 | IUIHTCLSE | TILES | 7 – 41 | CHUTES | CULTISH*, ELICITS*, LITCHIS*, UTILISE* | 68 |
| 7 | TOGOMDEIP | MOOTED | 13 – 47 | MIDGET | GIMPED*, GOODIE*, POGOED*, POOTED* | 74 |
| 8 | 100 50 6 5 1 10 → 336 | 335
(6 + 1) × 50 − (10 + 5) |
20 – 47 | 340 |
CV: 336 = (50 + 5 + 1) × 6 |
84 |
| 9 | AVITALEEL | 20 – 57 | ALLEVIATE
(18 seconds) |
94 |
