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Episode 405
From Countdown
Episode 405 was broadcast on 9 April 1986, as part of Series 9.
Tony Jenner played David Trace, with David Trace winning 61 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Jenner | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGDUIRJAX | DURING | 6 – 6 | DURING | ADJURING | 8 |
| 2 | OILYATRAM | MARITAL | 13 – 13 | MARITAL | AMORALITY | 26 |
| 3 | BCTOAHSEW | WHOSE | 13 – 20 | WATCHES | BATCHES*, BOTCHES* | 33 |
| 4 | 25 50 7 3 8 3 → 278 | 275 | 13 – 30 | 278
25 × (8 + 3) + 3 |
|
43 |
| 5 | IOTSVADIR | DIVOTS | 19 – 36 | IDIOTS | OVARITIS* | 51 |
| 6 | HCTSEAEIV | HEAVIEST | 27 – 44 | ACHIEVES | VESICATE | 59 |
| 7 | LPAEBISPT | APPLIES | 34 – 51 | TALIPES | EPIBLAST | 67 |
| 8 | 100 25 3 9 7 10 → 932 | 932
9 × 100 + 25 + 10 − 3 |
44 – 61 | 932
9 × 100 + 25 + 7 |
|
77 |
| 9 | CRACISTAS | 44 – 61 | SARCASTIC | 87 |
