Episode 388

Episode 388 was broadcast on 14 March 1986, as part of Series 8.

Tony Clarke played Anthony Butcher, with Anthony Butcher winning 44 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Tony Clarke	Score	Anthony Butcher	Others	Max.
1	AONSTELVI	VIOLATES	8 – 8	VIOLATES	NOVELIST, TOENAILS	8
2	GTHESOGZI	HOGGETS	15 – 8	EGOIST		15
3	EALFMETPI	PELMET	21 – 14	FEMALE	METAFILE*	23
4	25 100 1 5 7 5 → 997	993	21 – 24	997 (100 − 1) × (5 + 5) + 7		33
5	YDTESARQO	ROASTED	28 – 31	DESTROY	STRAYED, TORSADE*	40
6	EAUWBDATF	WAFTED	34 – 37	WAFTED	ABATED, AUBADE, BATEAU, TABUED*	46
7	GTLEROSJA	JOSTLER	41 – 44	JOSTLER	GLOATERS	54
8	75 9 2 10 9 5 → 328	328 ☓	41 – 44	—	CV: 328 = (75 + 9 − 2) × (9 − 5)	64
9	aaccinpty*	incapacity ☓ (4 seconds)	41 – 44		CAPTAINCY	74